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Global brands Amazon, Ericsson, Sony linked to militia-controlled mines in DRC
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Welt·10.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Global brands Amazon, Ericsson, Sony linked to militia-controlled mines in DRC

An investigation by Global Witness alleges that major brands like Amazon, Ericsson, and Sony may have unknowingly sourced coltan linked to the M23 militia, which controls mines in the DRC and is accused of widespread human rights abuses. The minerals are smuggled to Rwanda and then exported, with traceability systems reportedly failing to detect the conflict sourcing.

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Guardian World
US Sanctions Former DRC President Joseph Kabila Over Alleged M23 Rebel Support
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Politik·01.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

US Sanctions Former DRC President Joseph Kabila Over Alleged M23 Rebel Support

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former DRC President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of providing financial support to the M23 rebel group, encouraging army defections, and seeking to launch attacks on the military from abroad. The 54-year-old ex-leader, who ruled from 2001-2019, has not responded to requests for comment. The sanctions freeze all his US assets and bar Americans from business with him. The measures are part of Washington's effort to support last year's peace deal between DRC and Rwanda, which the US brokered.

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BBC World