Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of Congo? | TV shows
The tech giant has been accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold around the world.
The most valuable company in the world – Apple is being sued by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The tech giant has been accused of using illegally mined minerals in products like the iPhone.
Apple denies the claim.
What is behind this legal action?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Robert Amsterdam – international lawyer representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this case
Alain Waikani – a journalist covering the conflict for more than 15 years
Gregory Mthembu-Salter – Consultant specializing in natural resource management and serving on the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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English