The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using illegally sourced minerals from conflict zones within its borders. The DRC government has called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to address these allegations and clarify the sourcing of key minerals used in Apple's products. These minerals, often termed 'blood minerals', are said to be smuggled from the DRC into Rwanda, exacerbating the conflict in the region. In response, the DRC has threatened legal action against Apple and urged the company to enter negotiations directly with the DRC instead of going through Rwanda. President Felix Tshisekedi emphasized the need for transparency in Apple's supply chain and for negotiations to ensure that the minerals are sourced ethically. Journalists Timothy Obiezu and @ondirooganga reported on this issue, with additional information from FRANCE 24 English (YouTube).
Rubaya town, at the heart of mining coltan, a key ingredient in making mobile phones, has been seized in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by M23 fighters. https://t.co/Am3vsAmHEJ
Key mining town seized - DR Congo rebels https://t.co/DbnWb0KUFC
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi wants Apple to reveal more information about its supply chain. In an interview with DW, he called on the US tech giant and other smartphone manufacturers to enter negotiations with his country instead of purchasing minerals through Rwanda. https://t.co/5NnevOnvVX
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo is calling on Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to enter into negotiations with the DRC instead of purchasing minerals through neighboring Rwanda. 🔊Watch the full interview: https://t.co/jxi0S7KbrD https://t.co/LCwWsZnEnK
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened U.S. tech giant Apple with legal action over what it says are "illegally exploited" minerals from the impoverished nation in its products. (CBS News) https://t.co/yJrbmf7dD5
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened U.S. tech giant Apple with legal action over what it says are "illegally exploited" minerals from the impoverished nation in its products. https://t.co/8g6PAe4Htu
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain https://t.co/BRThMmiM0i
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government notified Apple about concerns that the company’s supply chain may be tainted by conflict minerals sourced from the central African nation. @ondirooganga reports https://t.co/I8Rl9xsWpV https://t.co/5x1DA4XOmt
DR Congo accuses tech giant Apple of using 'blood minerals' The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products. Source: FRANCE 24 English (YouTube) https://t.co/WNzYV3LIXf
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has accused Apple of using minerals smuggled from the country's conflict-torn regions into Rwanda. Journalist Timothy Obiezu reports. https://t.co/R5GMPmFFGY
Lawyers for DR Congo have called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to explain the sourcing of key minerals used to make the company’s popular products #bloodminerals https://t.co/33JIFUfGfy