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The Democratic Republic of Congo has vast natural resources, many of which are regularly exploited by the electronics industry. Unfortunately, in addition to these resources, there are widespread human rights abuses committed by armed groups entrenched in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These armed groups are using profits from these minerals as a source of funding. Their human rights abuses have led to a growing humanitarian interest in the region and prompted the international community to action. This paper explores the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, provides an understanding of the link between human rights abuses and conflict minerals, and interprets and critiques the legal actions of the international community.
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Jameson, N.J., Song, X. & Pecht, M. Conflict Minerals in Electronic Systems: An Overview and Critique of Legal Initiatives. Sci Eng Ethics 22, 1375–1389 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-015-9704-7
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