The Hybrid Battlefield: M23 Cyber Warfare And Critical Minerals In The DRC
By Paige McLachlan Abstract M23 cyber warfare is adding a digital dimension to an already dangerous conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Armed groups can now exploit the intersection between physical violence, weak digital systems, information operations and vulnerable global supply chains. The March 23 Movement (M23) has evolved beyond a conventional insurgency. Its territorial advances now…