The Democratic Republic of Congo carries the tragic label of the deadliest war in the world today. An estimated four million people have died since 1998.

Different militia groups and government forces battle it out on a daily basis in the east of the country for control of the mineral rich areas where they can exploit Gold, Coltan, Cassiterite and Diamonds. There are 18 major natural resources in DRC all of which at some stage have proved to be a curse on the people of DRC.

Government troops and UN soldiers have worked over the past months to try to expel the Militia forces from their strongholds. This has led to the deaths of thousands and the displacement of tens of thousands. Families fee from their burnt villages to areas where they hope they can rest and seek sanctuary from the fighting.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo carries the tragic label of the deadliest war in the world today. An estimated four million people have died since 1998.

Different militia groups and government forces battle it out on a daily basis in the east of the country for control of the mineral rich areas where they can exploit Gold, Coltan, Cassiterite and Diamonds. There are 18 major natural resources in DRC all of which at some stage have proved to be a curse on the people of DRC.

Government troops and UN soldiers have worked over the past months to try to expel the Militia forces from their strongholds. This has led to the deaths of thousands and the displacement of tens of thousands. Families fee from their burnt villages to areas where they hope they can rest and seek sanctuary from the fighting.