Conflict Minerals and Human Rights Violations in Eastern Congo

Posted by Christine Welter Sep 18, 2009

The connection between cell phones and widespread violence in eastern Congo, which is fueled in part by the trade in conflict minerals, received some more media attention.

A 4- minute BBC movie on the mining of minerals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo investigates the exploitation of local workers and natural resources by militants.

BBC World's investigation into the military exploitation of eastern Congo's mines

Congo Conflict Minerals Fuel Brutal Civil War

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