The Congolese Tribes Selling Weed to Survive | WEEDIQUETTE

Summary by Krater

A documentary examining the illegal cannabis trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on how marginalized groups like the Mbuti pygmies and single mothers rely on the crop for survival amidst ongoing civil conflict.

From the video

Answers: How does the illegal cannabis trade affect marginalized communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

• Cannabis trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Mbuti pygmies survival and lifestyle
• Single mothers selling weed in Goma
• Impact of civil war on local communities
• FDRC and armed groups control of natural resources

What it concludes

• Cannabis has become a primary cash crop and survival mechanism for common people in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to extreme poverty and lack of alternative livelihoods.
• Marginalized groups like the Mbuti pygmies and single mothers rely on cannabis cultivation and trade to cope with the hardships of civil war and lack of access to traditional resources.
• Armed groups and militias, such as the FDLR, exert control over territory and natural resources, impacting local populations who grow and sell cannabis.
• Despite the risks of arrest and violence from authorities and rebel groups, many individuals continue the cannabis trade as a necessary means to feed their families and pay for basic needs.