@@otaineydouglas7622 similar issue that the people that are actually responsible for the first leg of creating "value" are decided to be the least valuable by the ruling class
9:43 You can hear the pain in his voice describing the brutality and inhuman treatment of women! The fact the rain never ends, is a testament to the suffering the Congo 🇨🇩 is going through! My heart aches 😓😓😓😓😓😓😓
@Markus-hw4fy It is a very long story. To shorten it, he is used to channel funds and weapons to rebel factions who control the mines and provides a "market place" for the "blood" minerals. He is protected by the who is who in the global tech landscape and politics. That is why the west almost never cares with agitating for democracy in Rwanda despite grave electoral concerns. Not everything that you may think glitters is gold.
@Markus-hw4fy Building his country with resources stolen from the Congo in price of blood! Are you proud of it? Millions of people died and displaced, all for you your country to build stadiums! Now that things are slowly coming to the light, we'd see how Kagame will continue to build.
Kagame for sure. Not sure how Museveni can be sued given the Ugandan military were the ones defending Congo and trying to keep out Rwanda, rebels, Rwandan allied groups and keep peace.
@muhandaEspoir The EU officially allocated 20 M € to the Rwandan military to "protect" French Oil facilities in MOZAMBIQUE. The Rwandan military is trained by US AFRICOM. It is no secret. Try to read a little.
@@muhandaEspoirWhy are Rwandans all so liars like their president? They EU just gave 20 millions euros to Rwanda army. It's all public. This on top of every training and money they have been pouring to this small country as a reward.
Apple may be the biggest fish but there are others. Meanwhile, any settlement will most surely NOT go to those field workers who suffer future health problems.
@mdsoulsounds the biggest probleme is not the field workers... it's the endless war that been going on for decades fueled by these minerals... apple buying milk from a farmless neighbor instead on dealing directly with the dairy farmer
The worst part is you wouldn't be able to just stop buying the phones but you would be required to replace all apple devices like home computers, laptops and all individual devices at the same time because of the way apple specifically makes it almost impossible to switch due to the lack interoperability between non apple products (I tried a phone once and it's aggressive programs attacked all my mp3's as well as I couldn't ever fully delete them). This is obviously on purpose and anyone who owns the business or just because it's personal and have to spend $10,000 to just change, let alone how hard it would be to relearn a new operating system at this point. I think one of the first steps is the federal government needs to force Apple to make interoperability between all brands and cords priority so that people can replace products as they age out with new different brands as a way to fight back without expecting people to be able to come up with $10,000 in a few months worth of time to learn new programs
Don't get things twisted, that claims, no need for claims majority of European & American companies have a link in all that happens in Eastern DRC. The congo should sue Belgium for the unprecedented plunder and the murder of 20million congeles.
@@Christopher-borison they do everything that's happening in congo is because of the western countries greed these could finish by one decision. The companies that is financing all group are western countries with the help of Rwanda. CIA killed the first prime minister Lumumba trowing the country into turmoil from beginning.
Do black folks need to BOYCOTT APPLE??? Remember, they reported 123 billion in CASH assets last year. 1% could improve the economy of Congo for yearsssssssss to come
As an Afrikan Apple user… l too have blood on my hands 😔 That they have no data to FaceTime in and transparently engage is all l need to see to know the truth (but make no mistake… ALL the tech companies are complicit).
@@valentineisraelshabangu4069 l once watched a documentary where they had psychologists study the personas of corporates. Their conclusion was that most corporations had the persona of a psychopath. Every year since, l witness my own evidence of this summation in the real world.
The typical giant corporate that get others to do the dirty jobs but when busted, they deny all their involvement and claims that they are unaware. Similar happened to the fashion world, Dior and Montblanc in recent scandal of exploitations.
Great move and discussion. As an invested party, I wish the journalist had been allowed to finish his thought which seemed to have been touching on a big blind side that the rest of the world may be having seeing as they are not on ground.
Very sad to hear. I paid well over 1k for my iPad in 2020. It stopped charging around 2 1/2 years after I purchased it and they simply tell me to buy a new one for $999--I can not afford to buy another one. It's horrible customer service; and horrible for them to tell me to buy a new device for a fault in their product that shouldn't even happen in the first place, considering how expensive they are. I won't even mention the issues I have encountered with my iPhones. The iPad has inconvenienced me the most and I can't even afford a new one to study for medical school. Very upsetting. If my MacBook gives out, I'm SOL.
Do you remember the apple music devices that were big before the iPhone took off? That's the era when I knew Apples business model was not for me, lol. I've been telling Apple phone users the bs behind their business model. I only use a MacBook, but im back to PC because I find it easier to do my tech work on. I've just not seen the value in prices rising for phones that you can get for cheaper from another country with the same or more features at times. I don't even like contracts, lol.
As a Congolese, I hope they win. However, I wont be unrealistic to suggest the settlement will go to ordinary citizens, its sad. It will likely all be lost to corruption. The DRC crisis has spiked the rate of corruption in DRC which is alarming.
All conflict ridden countries should sue weapon manufacturers for use of their weapons in conflicts. If apple is found liable many companies maybe sued by individuals whose products are used to maim or destroy.
The UN peacekeeping mission force was deployed for 20 years to suppress these missions. They acted very unsuccessful at this task. They have a billion dollar budget, and yet, when they came in the region, they started building friendship in a war zone and stopped nothing. They were highly equipped but could not stop those milice forces. It feels a lot like many companies and countries are involved
Probably bc they're the peace keepers and hosts of many if not all displaced Congolese refugees. Where do you think the Congolese are fleeing for safety? Definitely not Rwanda. Uganda's involvement can be complex but most of it is for the good cause. Museveni though probably be reprimanded bc he definitely a double agent bc no way he's not backing Kagame in some way or another.
This is the world we're living in where companies are richer than the country that produced the mineral resources. Wicked would system and other neighboring countries are helping to exploit other brotherly Country, it's so shame for Rwanda to be implicated on these lawsuits.
@kirn3afekStop making false accusations. How's Kenya involved? And isn't Uganda's involvement hosting refugees and peace making? Y'all love to jump ship and start accusing everyone.
@limofootball In my comments, I don't mention Kenya and Uganda. I, I person who replied to my comment, mentioned those two countries, so let be clear to me point.
Technology, never really did make life easier,just made everything worse. Its disadvantages out number its benefits by far, its not worth it these so called age of industrialization and technology, future generations will look back on this era as we look at the dark ages.
It baffles how we are blinded by the simplicity of so many things the government is doing in other countries, that we overlook what is really going on in other countries. Make sense?
The notion that African leaders fail their citizens and themselves is what enables such exploitation. If leaders leave their people in poverty and hunger, others will inevitably take advantage of the situation. Why doesn't the Congolese government step up to regulate and control mining operations instead of pointing fingers at an app? It’s baffling how humanity operates sometimes-this entire situation seems to stem from the fact that Apple is a successful company.
Since the government is not stepping in, whether due to negligence, complicity, or incompetence wouldn't this be an action to support? All options should be used to attempt to get justice.
Be logical the government is suing the apple company because there are indirectly funding the rebels that are causing the instability, by stopping these companies from buying the minerals it will starve the rebels creating law and order in the country These companies are preventing the government from operating and creating stability
It’s a war zone funded by apples dirty money where will the government get the money to fund their defence 🫵🏾🫣. Apple n co are fundamentally funding their oppression of Congo
I think you're underestimating the complexity of the issue. Resolving a decade-long conflict in the DRC is not as simple as implementing government regulations. First, consider the military power required to address both foreign and internal militia groups-there are around 120 operating in the DRC, many backed by foreign interests. These groups terrorize communities and control mining sites through violence. For regulations on minerals to be effective, the root issue of militia control must be addressed. Imposing regulations on groups that have claimed these sites through bloodshed will not work without first dismantling their power. Unfortunately, bad leadership, poverty, and foreign ownership of mining sites, such as China's involvement, further complicate the situation. Expelling militias would require significant manpower and likely foreign intervention, as the DRC currently lacks the military capacity to manage this alone. Until these groups are dealt with, regulations cannot be enforced effectively. One potential approach is to target the demand side-suing companies like Apple and others that profit from conflict minerals. Reducing demand for these minerals would weaken the incentive for militias to control mining operations, potentially breaking their grip on these resources.
No one will save DRC or Africa. I always cry if really God is there, He should see and fight the evil ones. DRC is a rich country in the world but they suffer the most , everything is stolen that's why war all the time people are killed like animals because of that minerals
Africa needs to start looking inward. Manufacturing and selling. Thus supporting its own people. And making more off finished products. Yes we can blame the West. But there is also something that needs to be done at home.
@@David-gy6fv Blaming others isn’t productive, but ignoring the role of over 120 militia groups in the DRC, many backed by foreign interests, is shortsighted. These groups exploit resources, terrorize communities, and destabilize the country. The militias must be dealt with first before the Congolese can effectively address internal governance and corruption.
China is willing to pay , they talked with the government that they will pay for it at a reasonable price, European companies don't wanna pay, they cause wars , unstability and fund rabbles to steal Africa.
@@TriggaTrey361China is willing to pay , they talked with the government that they will pay for it at a reasonable price, European companies don't wanna pay, they cause wars , unstability and fund rabbles to steal Africa.
It's a dehumanizing and heartbreaking situation! But I have to mentionne that I didn't like the way you interrope "Alain Uaykani - the Congolese journalist" at the 23:52, while he was explaining on how their minerals were exported through Rwanda.
It is exported and stamped by the Rwandan army and militias occupying the Easten part of Congo. I do not believe that this journalist is Congolese; He looks Rwandese to me. He was just about to wash Rwanda and got caught.
Half of Europe asked for apple to switch from cable type A to USBC to type C and still Apple hasn't done completely a full shipment of iPhones containing type C cable by selling through Europe
To my opinion, Rwanda, Uganda, France governement and EU parliament should be sued as well because they are financing Rwanda knowingly with UN reports in their hands that Rwanda is M23 but label of M23 is used and represented as local rebellions or milices. Millions of Congolese died need justice, and the survivors of this genocide can benefited with this lawsuits. The government of Congo will definitely take care of his victims. If successful, Rwanda and Uganda will not have customers or market to sell these blood looted minerals so they will be discouraged for continuing the crimes.
This is a tragic situation from a humanitarian perspective. This is a much bigger problem than Apple. They have the largest financial resources and are internationally recognized. I don’t believe Apple is the primary problem. I see someone who is trying to find someone to sue. Like he said suing Apple is not going to solve the problem, if they are successful with this law suit, where is the proceeds going, who is going to manage that. Robert sounds like a Lawyer that prey’s on taking advantage of these kind of situations, the question is what does he get out this.
These large corporations prioritize maximizing profits only for themselves, and sourcing materials through unofficial or unethical channels. This practice not only boosts their profits but also leaves the regions they exploit in a state of perpetual conflict, poverty, and environmental degradation, rendering them uninhabitable.
Why does congo allow illegal mining? They should build more mines or regulate how mining is operating in congo... Congo has enough energy to sue others , but not to correct the standards its citizens live under ... I mean when stupid meets stupid..
I think this is a strong statement but they cannot win, simple. The reason, is imagine, they win, what will happen to all other European and American companies. If I was the president of Congo, I will seek diplomatic resolution comprising building factories in Congo.
@@GiZeeGis A woman is getting SA’d by multiple men, she tries to report the leader..the one who did the most damage. Then someone says hey that’s a strong accusation..what about the other guys that still want to get another turn..why can’t she find a way to allow everyone to get what they want. You see how insane and inhumane you sound.
Let no any monopoly policies be used to support Apple's market hence they should be margins of resources that Apple should be responsible to found development projects in Congo and Reward for alleviating poverty and these created gaps.
@@LAFwisdom how much do you think leaders of nations get as presents from ambassadors alone, mind you imagine they how birthday parties, Christmas partis and the list of parties goes on, as a way of diplomacy, gifts are presented to leaders by ambassador alone, merely giving you just a small part of benefits that come with being a leader, don't hate on black leaders, every leader across the world has a collection of valuable goods...
It will be difficult to prove that Apple is sourcing illegal minerals, as the Congolese journalist confirmed that those - or the majority of those - minerals are certified before reaching Rwanda and subsequently the international market. The DRC should focus on holding Kagame accountable to solve the issue at source if they genuinely seek justice. I see this as a money-grab lawsuit that will only benefit the lawyers and greedy government officials.
If you own any Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, MacBooks etc, or any other high end tech like Samsung, please use them for as long as you can before replacing or buying a new one. If you are looking to buy a new device, either look into buying a refurbished device or buy secondhand. Recycling and reusing technology needs to become the norm!! 🇨🇩🩵💛❤️
@@Seshruify my last purchase was in 2016 , I used until it was out of space. I then bought a refurbished one last year for £100+ 25 for replacing the speaker. I won’t EVER buy their phones again.
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Long overdue but I'm glad it's getting global awareness
Finally.
This video needs to go Viral.
Black lives matters!
@@YASM05-i1m well make sure you’re doing your part and share it!
Apple 1 trillion buisness but people working in mines in Congo are in poverty
The DRC and Syria has similar issues
@@otaineydouglas7622 similar issue that the people that are actually responsible for the first leg of creating "value" are decided to be the least valuable by the ruling class
The Congolese government should deal with the illegal mimers who are in their country
Its the same colonial model, like apple really care ..
Capitalism wickedness
9:43 You can hear the pain in his voice describing the brutality and inhuman treatment of women! The fact the rain never ends, is a testament to the suffering the Congo 🇨🇩 is going through! My heart aches 😓😓😓😓😓😓😓
They should also sue Paul Kagame and Yoweri Museveni
Why? Kagame is busy building his country and you spread bla bla?
@Markus-hw4fy It is a very long story. To shorten it, he is used to channel funds and weapons to rebel factions who control the mines and provides a "market place" for the "blood" minerals. He is protected by the who is who in the global tech landscape and politics. That is why the west almost never cares with agitating for democracy in Rwanda despite grave electoral concerns. Not everything that you may think glitters is gold.
Thank you very much for this compassion, Africa wake up.
@Markus-hw4fy Building his country with resources stolen from the Congo in price of blood! Are you proud of it? Millions of people died and displaced, all for you your country to build stadiums! Now that things are slowly coming to the light, we'd see how Kagame will continue to build.
Kagame for sure. Not sure how Museveni can be sued given the Ugandan military were the ones defending Congo and trying to keep out Rwanda, rebels, Rwandan allied groups and keep peace.
Apple is rotten to it's core.
@@CleverNightOwl I see what you did there
Lets goo! Congo should be one of if not the richest country on the planet
I hope the Congo will be victorious in this case.
The most richest country in natural resources is the poorest in the world and you think is not designed by the superpowers to be so
Corruption and poor educations
For Apple to suspend sourcing the material is the admission of guilt.
@@aviwesofono5937 true, they are indeed guilty
True!
Justice for DRC🙏🙏👌
RWANDA military is OFFICIALLY funded by FRANCE , USA and the EU
Do I have evidence?
@muhandaEspoir The EU officially allocated 20 M € to the Rwandan military to "protect" French Oil facilities in MOZAMBIQUE. The Rwandan military is trained by US AFRICOM. It is no secret. Try to read a little.
@@muhandaEspoirWhy are Rwandans all so liars like their president? They EU just gave 20 millions euros to Rwanda army. It's all public. This on top of every training and money they have been pouring to this small country as a reward.
Apple may be the biggest fish but there are others. Meanwhile, any settlement will most surely NOT go to those field workers who suffer future health problems.
@mdsoulsounds the biggest probleme is not the field workers... it's the endless war that been going on for decades fueled by these minerals... apple buying milk from a farmless neighbor instead on dealing directly with the dairy farmer
Bottom line, settlement will gp in the pocket of Felix Tshisekedi and his vultures politicians
@@kudraibnshafi1234
Of course, you know corrupt governments practices in the world!
But at least it will significantly decrease rebels financing
After hearing this case. I'm encouraging those people who are concerned to boycott Apple products, especially iPhones .
@@sulemankihengere5440 you are excessively stupid and insane
The worst part is you wouldn't be able to just stop buying the phones but you would be required to replace all apple devices like home computers, laptops and all individual devices at the same time because of the way apple specifically makes it almost impossible to switch due to the lack interoperability between non apple products (I tried a phone once and it's aggressive programs attacked all my mp3's as well as I couldn't ever fully delete them). This is obviously on purpose and anyone who owns the business or just because it's personal and have to spend $10,000 to just change, let alone how hard it would be to relearn a new operating system at this point. I think one of the first steps is the federal government needs to force Apple to make interoperability between all brands and cords priority so that people can replace products as they age out with new different brands as a way to fight back without expecting people to be able to come up with $10,000 in a few months worth of time to learn new programs
KAGAME IS BEHIND ALL THESE ATROCITIES IN DRCONGO JUST LOOTING MINERALS
Have you seen him ? be careful
@kwihanganadavid8395 Do you want me to send documents here
Doing it since 1997. With the blessing of the so called "international community".
Yes Kagam23 is an evil and a cancer to the Great Lake Region. A serial killer
Do you mean that in 30 years, Congo failed to build a strong army to protect their territory? What a huge failure.
Don't get things twisted, that claims, no need for claims majority of European & American companies have a link in all that happens in Eastern DRC.
The congo should sue Belgium for the unprecedented plunder and the murder of 20million congeles.
@@Christopher-borison they do everything that's happening in congo is because of the western countries greed these could finish by one decision. The companies that is financing all group are western countries with the help of Rwanda. CIA killed the first prime minister Lumumba trowing the country into turmoil from beginning.
Congo could isolate from the world they chose to do business with these countries
Africa is poor yet they don't want to leave Africa 🌍
This is Black Lives Matter I will support.
It’s about time
Exactly
Those armed groups are armed to the teeth with advanced weapons, who supplies them with that equipment?
All that the Drc gouvernement needs is for the apple to be buying the minerals from the legal channels.
Do black folks need to BOYCOTT APPLE??? Remember, they reported 123 billion in CASH assets last year. 1% could improve the economy of Congo for yearsssssssss to come
Why cant blacks burn down Apple shopes everywhere to force them to pay Congo for they stole?
RUTO MUST GO 🇰🇪✊😤
@@yayo_mfalme 😂😂
😂😂😂
In your dreams.
@EnochGitongaKimathi ngombe ni ngombe Tu 🤌🐮 na we ni mutu bladifakin
@yayo_mfalme kwani umecatch? Usiweke siasa kwa roho.
15 millions dead in the Congo for you and me to get connected.
As an Afrikan Apple user… l too have blood on my hands 😔
That they have no data to FaceTime in and transparently engage is all l need to see to know the truth (but make no mistake… ALL the tech companies are complicit).
African or Afrikan ?
there is no ethical consumption under capitalism
@@guccimanlips said the broke guy*
Samsung, Tesla, your laptop everyone is guilty
@@valentineisraelshabangu4069 l once watched a documentary where they had psychologists study the personas of corporates. Their conclusion was that most corporations had the persona of a psychopath.
Every year since, l witness my own evidence of this summation in the real world.
Protect that lawyer at all cost, Paul Kagame should have been named too in this law suit.
This should start with us consummers, not buying their products
Is someone who care there??? Thank you 30years now 🩸🩸🩸🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🤕🫸🏾🩸🩸🩸🩸 Please peace come 🎺🎺🎺
The typical giant corporate that get others to do the dirty jobs but when busted, they deny all their involvement and claims that they are unaware. Similar happened to the fashion world, Dior and Montblanc in recent scandal of exploitations.
Great move and discussion. As an invested party, I wish the journalist had been allowed to finish his thought which seemed to have been touching on a big blind side that the rest of the world may be having seeing as they are not on ground.
Very sad to hear. I paid well over 1k for my iPad in 2020. It stopped charging around 2 1/2 years after I purchased it and they simply tell me to buy a new one for $999--I can not afford to buy another one. It's horrible customer service; and horrible for them to tell me to buy a new device for a fault in their product that shouldn't even happen in the first place, considering how expensive they are. I won't even mention the issues I have encountered with my iPhones. The iPad has inconvenienced me the most and I can't even afford a new one to study for medical school. Very upsetting. If my MacBook gives out, I'm SOL.
Stop buying Apple
Do you remember the apple music devices that were big before the iPhone took off? That's the era when I knew Apples business model was not for me, lol. I've been telling Apple phone users the bs behind their business model. I only use a MacBook, but im back to PC because I find it easier to do my tech work on. I've just not seen the value in prices rising for phones that you can get for cheaper from another country with the same or more features at times. I don't even like contracts, lol.
World's most valuable company? Lol more like world's most evil company 😂
Thank you and bless you for being among rare human beings who are looking at the stars ,Al jazeera
Things we need to hear
I hope Congo wins this and the settlement goes to ordinary people who are being exploited.
They don't have any merit. They have to prove that Apple or Samsung is buying directly from the rebels and funding the war.
As a Congolese, I hope they win. However, I wont be unrealistic to suggest the settlement will go to ordinary citizens, its sad. It will likely all be lost to corruption. The DRC crisis has spiked the rate of corruption in DRC which is alarming.
I pray Congo wins 🙏
FINALLY! THIS IS LONG OVERDUE. FREE OUR PEOPLE!
How come those mining to near death earn little ?!!! Investigate President Paul Kagame of Rwanda.
Free Kongo 🇨🇩🇨🇩
Great interview. I learned a lot.
The world leading tech cannot survive without the suffering of innocent people
What are the 3 Ts.
The host kept interrupting
Not just apple but Chinese manufacturers as well
Finally and finally 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
All conflict ridden countries should sue weapon manufacturers for use of their weapons in conflicts. If apple is found liable many companies maybe sued by individuals whose products are used to maim or destroy.
The UN peacekeeping mission force was deployed for 20 years to suppress these missions. They acted very unsuccessful at this task. They have a billion dollar budget, and yet, when they came in the region, they started building friendship in a war zone and stopped nothing. They were highly equipped but could not stop those milice forces. It feels a lot like many companies and countries are involved
It's time for mother Africa to regain it's power
Good that people are now noticing.
About time
Why does no one ever mention Uganda's involvement in all this?
Uganda is always behind Rwanda
Probably bc they're the peace keepers and hosts of many if not all displaced Congolese refugees. Where do you think the Congolese are fleeing for safety? Definitely not Rwanda. Uganda's involvement can be complex but most of it is for the good cause. Museveni though probably be reprimanded bc he definitely a double agent bc no way he's not backing Kagame in some way or another.
This is the world we're living in where companies are richer than the country that produced the mineral resources. Wicked would system and other neighboring countries are helping to exploit other brotherly Country, it's so shame for Rwanda to be implicated on these lawsuits.
@@BaiSamuelkamara and Uganda, now Kenya also. Behind these countries USA, Great Britain, France...
@kirn3afekStop making false accusations. How's Kenya involved? And isn't Uganda's involvement hosting refugees and peace making? Y'all love to jump ship and start accusing everyone.
@limofootball In my comments, I don't mention Kenya and Uganda. I, I person who replied to my comment, mentioned those two countries, so let be clear to me point.
Technology, never really did make life easier,just made everything worse. Its disadvantages out number its benefits by far, its not worth it these so called age of industrialization and technology, future generations will look back on this era as we look at the dark ages.
Lol who remembers the old nokia days when they were under scrutiny too.
It’s about time. Good job Congo
Way past time ⏲️
I lost all my family in those wars. Only me and my brother live through it.
I’m so sorry 😞
Strong statement
It baffles how we are blinded by the simplicity of so many things the government is doing in other countries, that we overlook what is really going on in other countries. Make sense?
The notion that African leaders fail their citizens and themselves is what enables such exploitation. If leaders leave their people in poverty and hunger, others will inevitably take advantage of the situation. Why doesn't the Congolese government step up to regulate and control mining operations instead of pointing fingers at an app? It’s baffling how humanity operates sometimes-this entire situation seems to stem from the fact that Apple is a successful company.
Since the government is not stepping in, whether due to negligence, complicity, or incompetence wouldn't this be an action to support? All options should be used to attempt to get justice.
regulation are they but due to war and conflict this regulations are useless
Be logical the government is suing the apple company because there are indirectly funding the rebels that are causing the instability, by stopping these companies from buying the minerals it will starve the rebels creating law and order in the country
These companies are preventing the government from operating and creating stability
It’s a war zone funded by apples dirty money where will the government get the money to fund their defence 🫵🏾🫣. Apple n co are fundamentally funding their oppression of Congo
I think you're underestimating the complexity of the issue. Resolving a decade-long conflict in the DRC is not as simple as implementing government regulations. First, consider the military power required to address both foreign and internal militia groups-there are around 120 operating in the DRC, many backed by foreign interests. These groups terrorize communities and control mining sites through violence.
For regulations on minerals to be effective, the root issue of militia control must be addressed. Imposing regulations on groups that have claimed these sites through bloodshed will not work without first dismantling their power. Unfortunately, bad leadership, poverty, and foreign ownership of mining sites, such as China's involvement, further complicate the situation.
Expelling militias would require significant manpower and likely foreign intervention, as the DRC currently lacks the military capacity to manage this alone. Until these groups are dealt with, regulations cannot be enforced effectively.
One potential approach is to target the demand side-suing companies like Apple and others that profit from conflict minerals. Reducing demand for these minerals would weaken the incentive for militias to control mining operations, potentially breaking their grip on these resources.
I and my family boycotted apple after Iphone 15, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi etc offer much better phones for better price
Great news ever 👏🏾👏🏾
No one will save DRC or Africa. I always cry if really God is there, He should see and fight the evil ones. DRC is a rich country in the world but they suffer the most , everything is stolen that's why war all the time people are killed like animals because of that minerals
Good move 👏 👌🏾
African countries are so frustrating that even if a positive ruling comes out of this the proceeds will still go into corrupt officials pockets
Sadly 😥
Sue the pants off Apple!
What's next for Apple
Africa needs to start looking inward. Manufacturing and selling. Thus supporting its own people. And making more off finished products. Yes we can blame the West. But there is also something that needs to be done at home.
The rwandese called m23 working for them have killed so far 18 millions why should kongolese die because of riches
Congo has to be organized as one to benefit as a nation, thats the starting point
Do you know the CIA?
@brungas762 taking responsibility of oneself first blaming others forever is a waste of life.
@@David-gy6fv Blaming others isn’t productive, but ignoring the role of over 120 militia groups in the DRC, many backed by foreign interests, is shortsighted. These groups exploit resources, terrorize communities, and destabilize the country. The militias must be dealt with first before the Congolese can effectively address internal governance and corruption.
Well, you have a new responsible government now with a new president; That is why you get such a positive action against Apple.
love this!!!!!!!
Are they going to sue Chinese companies as well? Pretty much all the other phones are made there with minerals from DRC
Nah it’s ok for them to do it just not Apple 😊
China is willing to pay , they talked with the government that they will pay for it at a reasonable price, European companies don't wanna pay, they cause wars , unstability and fund rabbles to steal Africa.
@@TriggaTrey361China is willing to pay , they talked with the government that they will pay for it at a reasonable price, European companies don't wanna pay, they cause wars , unstability and fund rabbles to steal Africa.
I'm guessing China is probably paying some of DRCs legal fees
It's a dehumanizing and heartbreaking situation! But I have to mentionne that I didn't like the way you interrope "Alain Uaykani - the Congolese journalist" at the 23:52, while he was explaining on how their minerals were exported through Rwanda.
It is exported and stamped by the Rwandan army and militias occupying the Easten part of Congo. I do not believe that this journalist is Congolese; He looks Rwandese to me. He was just about to wash Rwanda and got caught.
Half of Europe asked for apple to switch from cable type A to USBC to type C and still Apple hasn't done completely a full shipment of iPhones containing type C cable by selling through Europe
Hopefully to build mining machines.
To my opinion, Rwanda, Uganda, France governement and EU parliament should be sued as well because they are financing Rwanda knowingly with UN reports in their hands that Rwanda is M23 but label of M23 is used and represented as local rebellions or milices. Millions of Congolese died need justice, and the survivors of this genocide can benefited with this lawsuits. The government of Congo will definitely take care of his victims.
If successful, Rwanda and Uganda will not have customers or market to sell these blood looted minerals so they will be discouraged for continuing the crimes.
Consumerism has much blood on its hands. These companies have exploited in every way humanity and nature. 😢
This is a tragic situation from a humanitarian perspective. This is a much bigger problem than Apple. They have the largest financial resources and are internationally recognized. I don’t believe Apple is the primary problem. I see someone who is trying to find someone to sue.
Like he said suing Apple is not going to solve the problem, if they are successful with this law suit, where is the proceeds going, who is going to manage that. Robert sounds like a Lawyer that prey’s on taking advantage of these kind of situations, the question is what does he get out this.
Watching on iPad, have an iPhone how can consumers react?
These large corporations prioritize maximizing profits only for themselves, and sourcing materials through unofficial or unethical channels. This practice not only boosts their profits but also leaves the regions they exploit in a state of perpetual conflict, poverty, and environmental degradation, rendering them uninhabitable.
Why does congo allow illegal mining?
They should build more mines or regulate how mining is operating in congo...
Congo has enough energy to sue others , but not to correct the standards its citizens live under ...
I mean when stupid meets stupid..
@@nickj3287 my exact thoughts lol😂😂
My exact thought lol😂😂
Keep quiet if stupid
Keep quiet if stupid
Yup they just want some money from Apple so they can make money on both sides of the same coin
Rwanda is poor they don’t have minerals what is apple talking about 😂😂😂
Burundi, Tanzania,congo they have but Rwanda doesn't...at the same land...! Remember... Rwanda has called a land of thousand hills...!
Finally 😢😢😢😢
This Congo government is always on blaming and suing game but never do anything better for their population
I think this is a strong statement but they cannot win, simple. The reason, is imagine, they win, what will happen to all other European and American companies. If I was the president of Congo, I will seek diplomatic resolution comprising building factories in Congo.
@@GiZeeGis A woman is getting SA’d by multiple men, she tries to report the leader..the one who did the most damage. Then someone says hey that’s a strong accusation..what about the other guys that still want to get another turn..why can’t she find a way to allow everyone to get what they want.
You see how insane and inhumane you sound.
Let no any monopoly policies be used to support Apple's market hence they should be margins of resources that Apple should be responsible to found development projects in Congo and Reward for alleviating poverty and these created gaps.
The president of the DRC is always wearing Rolexes. Where does he get his money
His salary, is it a crime for someone with a top job in a country to live in luxury?
@@alfredphamotse1316 no I did research, a watch he had was 250,000 USD. His salary does not reach that kind of money
@@LAFwisdom That little money,
@@LAFwisdom how much do you think leaders of nations get as presents from ambassadors alone, mind you imagine they how birthday parties, Christmas partis and the list of parties goes on, as a way of diplomacy, gifts are presented to leaders by ambassador alone, merely giving you just a small part of benefits that come with being a leader, don't hate on black leaders, every leader across the world has a collection of valuable goods...
U so stupid he works and has advantages
Stop buying iPhones!
Africa my Africa, sadly this is the case around entire African countries. The West is a crazy organisation milking Africa dry!
Why did he Target The Christmas Market?Remember a Snake is a Snake No Matter how many skin it Sheds
They prioritize arms instead of people needs.
Apple has ignited the conflict by engaging suppliers in the Congo.
Long awaited intervention to address the atrocities meted on the people .
Sad thing is now the drc wont even be able sale to apple in the future
It will be difficult to prove that Apple is sourcing illegal minerals, as the Congolese journalist confirmed that those - or the majority of those - minerals are certified before reaching Rwanda and subsequently the international market. The DRC should focus on holding Kagame accountable to solve the issue at source if they genuinely seek justice. I see this as a money-grab lawsuit that will only benefit the lawyers and greedy government officials.
Briljant!!!
Paul Kagame is the biggest fish that must go to jail for the atrocities that are happening in DRC.
THIS IS THE REALITY WHY RWANDA (M23) IS FIGHTING TO THE EAST OF DRC. NOTHING ELSE.
The world is nothing without DRC
If you own any Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, MacBooks etc, or any other high end tech like Samsung, please use them for as long as you can before replacing or buying a new one. If you are looking to buy a new device, either look into buying a refurbished device or buy secondhand. Recycling and reusing technology needs to become the norm!! 🇨🇩🩵💛❤️
@@Seshruify my last purchase was in 2016 , I used until it was out of space. I then bought a refurbished one last year for £100+ 25 for replacing the speaker.
I won’t EVER buy their phones again.
Apple cannot achieve their goal in the DRC without the help of insiders. The African government keeps compromising the future of this continent
Thanks Congo democratic republic 🇨🇩
American companies don't care about Americans how much DRC conflict… 😅😅😅