Protests erupted globally as Apple customers lined up for the iPhone 16 launch, demanding the company stop sourcing cobalt from conflict-ridden mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Protesters claimed that Apple's supply chain is tainted by dangerous working conditions and child labor. They also urged the tech giant to speak out on the current situation in Gaza, which has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.
Despite Apple's claims of ethical sourcing, protesters highlighted the challenges the company faces in tracking mineral supply chains. They emphasized the removal of suppliers in 2022 as insufficient and called for a more transparent approach towards sourcing cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where mining operations are linked to severe human rights abuses.
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