International lawyers for the Democratic Republic of Congo welcomed Apple's decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but said they would press ahead with their cases against the company in Europe.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for the Congolese government told Reuters.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed legal complaints against Apple 's subsidiaries in France and Belgium. The charges stem from the alleged use of "conflict minerals" in Apple's supply chains.

The Congolese government has filed a criminal complaint against Apple. It accuses the tech company of using so-called conflict minerals.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed a complaint against Apple accusing the tech company of using conflict minerals.

The allegations by Congo have been confirmed by UN experts and human rights organizations. In response to these claims, Apple has said that it doesn't directly source primary minerals. The company also claims to conduct audits on suppliers, disclose findings publicly, and support organizations working toward improving mineral traceability.

Kinshasa is suing Apple in France and Belgium for "complicity" in the use of rare minerals pillaged by armed groups to build their products. Apple denies the accusations and guarantees traceability, but the case highlights the fragile balance of power in Silicon Valley's global supply chains.