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Apr 25, 2024 Explore the harsh reality of cobalt mining in the Congo, where workers, including mothers and babies, face brutal conditions. Uncover the exploitation and injustices perpetuated under King Leopold II's rule. Learn about the impact of colonialism on an African tribe and the challenges faced by Patrice Lumumba in controlling Congo's resources. Despite grim realities, there is potential for progress and justice in the region.
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Cobalt Mining Reality
- Siddharth Kara describes a Congolese mother mining cobalt.
- She labors under harsh conditions with a baby on her back to provide for her family.
The Moral Clock
- Cobalt mining in Congo reveals a troubling contradiction.
- The developed world tolerates the suffering of Congolese miners for technological progress.
E.D. Morel's Discovery
- E.D. Morel, a shipping clerk, noticed inconsistencies in Congo's trade.
- He uncovered a slave labor system and became an investigative journalist.