Apple sued over conflict mineral issues in Congo and Rwanda

For the second time in recent years, a group called International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) is suing Apple over alleged use of conflict minerals in Congo and Rwanda. Here are the details.

Apple has always denied such allegations

Long-time 9to5Mac readers may remember that the issue of Apple and its subsidiaries allegedly sourcing minerals from illegal operations involving human rights violations is not new.

In early 2024, IRAdvocates sued Apple and four other tech…