📍 Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

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Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
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📍 DR Congo (approximate area)  · 
⚔️ Congo  · 
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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, acqu…


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📰 Source: Guardian Africa
📅 Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:11 GMT
🌍 Location: DR Congo
⚔️ Conflict: Congo

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