Would DRC be questioned if they pay for the fees for this case themselves at least or ICSID admin just reject the application because DRC have outstanding fees and fines if any to be paid?The DRC files criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?
Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.www.aljazeera.com
Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are using conflict minerals sourced in sub-Saharan Africa and accused the company of “using deceptive commercial practices to assure consumers that the tech giant’s supply chains are clean”.
So, the DRC kleptocrats, who rule one of the world's most corrupt countries and with an abysmal record of human rights violations, forced relocations, misappropriation and arbitrary expropriation without compensation think that Apple is using conflict materials in its supply chain.
What fucking hypocrisy.
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The DRC files criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?
Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.
Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are using conflict minerals sourced in sub-Saharan Africa and accused the company of “using deceptive commercial practices to assure consumers that the tech giant’s supply chains are clean”.
So, the DRC kleptocrats, who rule one of the world's most corrupt countries and with an abysmal record of human rights violations, forced relocations, misappropriation and arbitrary expropriation without compensation think that Apple is using conflict materials in its supply chain.
What fucking hypocrisy.
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Merry Xmas to all the good and decent members here.
The EastAfrican
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Dec 20
A South African law firm is seeking compensation from the DRC after it helped Kinshasa win a $180 million Glencore suit.
If I was Robert Amsterdam and Co, I would insist on a payment upfront.
Robert Amsterdam's previous involvement with the DRC in 2022....
On October 4, the lawyer Robert Amsterdam of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, which represents MMCS Strategic 1, issued a public notice addressed to numerous parties claiming to have an interest in Manono, including AVZ Minerals of Australia, Chinese companies and individuals Zijin Mining Group, CATL, Cong Mao Huai (Simon Cong), and Min Guo Wei, as well as the Congolese state-owned company Cominière. The public notice was also addressed to Zoe Kabila, an MP and the brother of former President Joseph Kabila, as well as Guy Luando, a currently serving Minister in the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.
“Since this illegal raid was engaged against them in 2016, MMCS has continuously asserted its ownership over Manono through public statements, commercial arbitration, and through direct correspondence,” the MMCS statement reads. “Take notice that until such time as our rights have been vindicated, MMCS possesses true, full and proper title to Manono.”
The statement continues, “MMCS cautions all parties who may be interested in the Manono Project to conduct appropriate due diligence in respect of the claims that any parties other than MMCS are making regarding rights to the Manono Project.”
The public notice of ownership by MMCS’ lawyers adds additional complexity to Manono issue. AVZ Minerals Limited, the Australian company which previously had been publicly promoting its claim to the Manono license and raising capital based on what may not be a proper title, has suspended trading of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Meanwhile, there have been speculative media reports that corruption-related sanctions could be looming over the Tshisekedi administration, which could become a major headache ahead of the 2023 elections. According to Africa Intelligence, the US treasury has completed its investigation into André Wameso, one of the closest advisers of the DRC president.
It looks like these lawyers behave rather odd.
They first fight against anything DRC tooth and nail and now it appears they switched camps.
And all that with the DRC being accused of not paying their legal bills.
They must know by now that any deal agreed to with the DRC is not worth the paper it is written on and Felix wears a bullet proof vest for good measure.
BRICK
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Same to y’all kuntz!!!!Have a great Christmas everybody, stay safe
Merry Christmas (even you hootz you old asshole)
Mute22
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If we end up getting those long overdue 'Easter Eggs' this year, they will be 'century eggs' it's been so long.Merry Christmas to all fellow AVZ colleagues. Have some wonderful time out from the crap some spread on here.
It’s better sometimes to say nothing than nothing at all.
Is there movement
Enjoy time with your family and loved ones
Hi All
Wishing everyone here ( except the trolls ) a Merry Xmas and hopefully a great new year.
2024 hasnt provided us with much joy, had to deal with a heap of head fucking scenarios , but the one piece of good news to come out was that AVZ got Locke funding sorted, so we get to fight these criminals until the finality, thats a big relief!
Take care everyone, enjoy time with family and try to chill.
Wishing everyone here ( except the trolls ) a Merry Xmas and hopefully a great new year.
2024 hasnt provided us with much joy, had to deal with a heap of head fucking scenarios , but the one piece of good news to come out was that AVZ got Locke funding sorted, so we get to fight these criminals until the finality, thats a big relief!
Take care everyone, enjoy time with family and try to chill.
Merry Christmas Everyone.Merry Christmas to all fellow AVZ colleagues. Have some wonderful time out from the crap some spread on here.
It’s better sometimes to say nothing than nothing at all.
Is there movement
Enjoy time with your family and loved ones
Is there movement ?
Some jumping for joy and whales breaching for 2025.
Agree Chilla .
Enjoy time with your family and loved ones .
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