Gadgets manufacturers accused of supporting child labor in Africa
367 views · Published 22 January 2016 · 2:47 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
Major smart phone makers like Apple, Samsung and Sony are being accused of failing to take basic steps to stop children from being used to mine cobalt, a key component in batteries. About half of the world's supply currently comes from Democratic Republic of Congo where tens of thousands of children are working in the mining sector.
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