apple, Accusations from the Congolese government confronted. Congo accuses the technology giant of using minerals from war zones and thereby supporting human rights violations.

Democratic Republic of Congo excludes Apple from its supply chain illegal use of war mineralsOn this basis he filed a lawsuit in France and Belgium Congolese government, He claims that Apple helps launder these minerals by using minerals obtained from conflicts.

Congo claims Apple contributes to conflict by using war minerals

apple, supply chain audits Although it claims it meets ethical standards, Kongo’s lawyers claim the company is involved in these crimes. Congo supplies tin, tantalum and tungsten, the world’s most important electronic minerals. However, these minerals are obtained from mining activities controlled by armed groups in the region. Congo, Apple uses these minerals finances armed conflicts And turning a blind eye to human rights violations states.

Congo’s accusations Apple’s supply chain monitoring program It is also aimed at ITSCI. While Kongo questions the effectiveness of this program, he notes that Apple still certifies its supply chain using ITSCI.