Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of Congo? | TV shows
Tech giant is accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold worldwide.
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 iPhones.
Apple denies the claim.
What is behind this lawsuit?
Moderator: James Bays
Guests:
Robert Amsterdam – International lawyer representing the Democratic Republic of Congo in this case
Alain Uaykani – Journalist who has been covering the conflict for more than 15 years
Gregory Mthembu-Salter – Consultant specializing in natural resource management who was a member of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
