A new investigation suggests major global brands like Amazon and Sony may have sourced coltan, used in electronics, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels in the DRC. These rebels are accused of severe human rights abuses.

<p>Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness</p><p>Leading global brands including Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are “likely” to have sourced minerals linked to a militia accused of widespread sexual violence, summary executions and torture, a new investigation claims.</p><p>The companies allegedlybut unknowingly, acquired coltan smuggled from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that ...