"Global Tech Giants Embroiled in Congo Conflict: New Investigation Reveals Possible Ties to Rebel Group Accused of Atrocities. A shocking new report from Global Witness alleges that leading tech companies, including Amazon, Ericsson, and Sony, may have unknowingly sourced coltan from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The militia, accused of committing widespread sexual violence, summary executions, and torture, has been terrorizing eastern DRC for years. The investigation raises serious concerns about the ethics of global supply chains and the need for greater transparency in the sourcing of minerals used in everyday electronics."
Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global WitnessLeading global brands including Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are “likely” to have sourced minerals linked to a militia accused of widespread sexual violence, summary executions and torture, a new investigation claims.The companies allegedlybut unknowingly, acquired coltan smuggled from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that are occupied by the M23 militia, which has committed myriad atrocities in eastern DRC. Continue reading...
