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Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
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...
Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
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UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
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WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
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Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo
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Court rejects Rwanda's €115 million claim against UK over scrapped migrant deal
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WHO says Ebola response is 'still behind' as militants attack area
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‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims
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