Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of Congo? , tv show
The tech giant was accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.
The world’s most valuable company – Apple – is being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The tech giant has been accused of using illegally mined minerals in products like iPhones.
Apple has denied the claim.
What is behind this legal action?
Presenter: James Baze
Guest:
Robert Amsterdam – international lawyer representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this case
Ellen Uyakani – Journalist who has covered the conflict for more than 15 years
Gregory Mthembu-Salter – consultant who specializes in natural resource governance and serves on the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
