Apple is likely using "blood minerals" to make your iPhone. The Democratic Republic of the Congo recently filed a criminal lawsuit against the tech company, accusing it of buying minerals from armed rebel groups in the region. Learn more from African human rights expert Dr. Chairman Okoloise this week on The People's Program.

The Peoples Program: Is Your iPhone Made with Blood Minerals?

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