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Hold our industry accountable: Unfortunately, many within the market are well aware of the usage of these conflict materials in their products, but it is on all of us to take a stand against these practices. We at Apple have taken a step in the right direction and encourage you and many others to join us in the effort to correct this injustice by establishing an ethical code and standard of conduct in the marketplace.
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An equal effort should be made to properly educate consumers and the public about the current conflict in the Congo. Ask questions and demand answers.
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Take steps to enforce the "Obama Law," Public Law: Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006. This law was proposed by then-Senator Obama, and passed to help promote a diplomatic solution to the security and support for the Congolese government to help establish a civil and sovereign society, and it demands, among other things, the appointment of a special envoy to the Congo. This has still, four years later, not happened.
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Report the violation of this law to the FBI. Go to the FBI website to submit a tip on crime.
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You have the right to perform a citizen's arrest of any and all government officials who are breaking U.S. law.
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You can also perform a citizen's arrest against shareholders and officers of the mining companies that have been implicated in pillaging the resources of the Congo and fueling the conflict in the Congo over the past 14 years. Why not start with John Paulson, the majority shareholder of AngloGold Ashanti, the mining company most responsible for financially supporting rebel groups and furthering the Congo conflict. His office is located in New York at 1251 6th Ave, Floor 50.
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Finally. please support the Class action lawsuit launched in Canada by Congolese victims against mining company Anvil Mining.
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