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Sifting Through the Wreckage of Congo's Conflict Economy

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo (2011)

September 16, 201138mEN

Overview

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.

Director

Suroosh Alvi

Top Billed Cast

Status

Released

Original Language

English

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Production Companies

VICE Media

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