The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium, accusing the company of using conflict minerals sourced from the DRC. Lawyers allege that Apple is complicit in crimes by armed groups controlling mines in the region. Apple disputes these claims, stating it has notified suppliers to suspend sourcing from conflict zones. The DRC is facing a humanitarian crisis with violence from numerous armed groups. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)