Gadget makers forced to investigate war links

Does that smart phone in your pocket contribute to rape and murder in the depths of Africa? Soon, you'll know, writes stuff.

A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.

It's a move aimed at starving the rebels of funds and encouraging them to lay down their arms.

Related articles on the mining of coltan in the Congo and "Blood Tantalum" here and here.

emily | 9:22 AM | News, Buzz |
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