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Apple is accused of supplying minerals from conflict zones in the Congo

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International lawyers representing the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Wednesday they have evidence collected by whistleblowers that deepen concerns that Apple may be supplied with minerals from conflict zones in eastern Congo, Reuters reported. 

In a statement, lawyers asked Apple to answer questions about the country's supply chain and said they were evaluating legal options. 

Congolese lawyers notified Applet CEO Tim Cook on April 22 of concerns about the supply chain, and also wrote to Applet's subsidiaries in France, demanding a response within three weeks. 

Law firm Amsterdam & Partners LLP has investigated claims that minerals mined in Congo by several companies and armed groups are being smuggled through Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi.