Blackwater

M23 soldiers stand at the mining pits in Rubaya on March 5, 2025. Ravaged by conflict for 30 years, eastern DRC is believed to hold between 60% and 80% of the world's reserves of coltan, an essential mineral for manufacturing electronic equipment. UN experts say that the Rubaya deposits bring in around $800,000 per month to the M23, thanks to a tax of $7 per kilogram levied on the production and trade of coltan.

Congo

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Israel, 'Blackwater' played key role in Congo town's recapture

Erik Prince deploys drones in DR Congo with Israeli trainers as the US ties security support to mineral access amid Uvira clashes with M23 rebels.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 February, 2026

Blackwater court supporter

war

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Blackwater guards jailed for 30 years over Iraq murders

The New Arab & agencies

14 April, 2015

US troops Fallujah AFP

Iraq

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'Blackwater' to protect road between Baghdad and Amman

Othman al-Mukhtar

12 December, 2014