Exclusive: Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Apple of using smuggled minerals | DW News

Tech giant Apple is facing serious accusations by the Democratic Republic of Congo over its procurement of minerals, which are reported to have been smuggled from the DRC into Rwanda. Legal representatives of the country country query the use of the so-called 3T minerals, which are reported to have been smuggled from the DRC's war-torn east and have issued a stern warning to Apple, threatening possible legal repercussions.

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[judithntumba]

THANK YOU for shedding more light to this issue that is ever more hightening! DRC is need of nothing but the TRUTH!

[kamvazenani]

He is not lashing out. He is explaining the dire situation his country finds itself. I don't know why is that called lashing

[shamimobuyagard]

I love this president, he's never scared of calling out the truth and he's wish for a better Congo. Honestly Congo should be one of the richest countries

[HeritierMakemba-uxim]

Is true appel is using blood minerals from DRC congo 🇨🇩, is USA 🇺🇸 supporting M23 and European 🇪🇺. We know everything is why they are so quiet 🤫

[danielmbwaka]

He is not lying Apple is using blood minerals.

[stephendmccormickjr]

He is doing such a great job im proud of him i know progress isn’t instant but you can see the changes he’s making but first he has to get rid of the many massive challenges in the nation a vast majority of them from foreign sponsored armed groups

[happymelon]

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to sell Apple, holding in Apple slashing about 13%

[MamieBandanga]

Apple you have to go buy minerals in Congo no to Ruanda because Congo need money for their people

[simwyck]

Any follow-up on this story? Also, where could I find the full interview, please?

[rightkenya]

How can a small country like Rwanda terrorize Congo. You are failing as a president

[FükdeMotrasj]

Pathetic he blames foreign legal companies instead of taking responsibility over his country. All people in all countries have died to make economy better and build a nation and prosperity. Why he's blaming a legal foreign company? In what world is he living in?

[cosmicpsyops]

Nothing will come of this. US corporations answer to no one. Not even US politicians. Companies own the US, whose states are also corporations.

[MR_Chorem-Chaverry]

I'm proud to be from the congo ✊🏽

[pizza]

Why doesn’t he then fight the rebels with his army?

[happymelon]

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[kolopius]

Why doesn't Apple setup a manufacturing plant in DR Congo?

[davidhodgin]

This woman has the greatest most entertaining voice I’ve heard

[AddisEngine]

it took him 100 years but it is a good start. He is beginning to look like he cares about his people.

[kingkhaya]

Wait they’re only looking into this now? This has been happening for decades!

[King-vovm]

Nice move by the government.... Kick Apple out