Lezhnev , Prendergast : Congo ` ` conflict minerals '' A deadly war in which rape is routine . ' : Gunmen sell minerals used in cell phones , laptops , games to buy weapons . ` They wanted to all have me , to rape me , '' she related haltingly to us . ` Victim : ` ` If you talk to Obama or the mining companies , tell them what happens here '' They say the government must certify minerals are conflict - free , Congress must pass bills .
Lezhnev , Prendergast : Congo ` ` conflict minerals '' A deadly war in which rape is routine . ' : Gunmen sell minerals used in cell phones , laptops , games to buy weapons . Victim : ` ` If you talk to Obama or the mining companies , tell them what happens here '' They say the government must certify minerals are conflict - free , Congress must pass bills .