Congo war , funded by conflict minerals , is the deadliest since World War II . Comment: He says Western consumer demand for a conflict-free minerals trade is encouraging . He thinks signs are hopeful as Congo , other African nations sign framework for peace .
Congo war , funded by conflict minerals , is the deadliest since World War II . In Congo , John Prendergast heard of villagers slaughtered with machetes , families fleeing . He says Western consumer demand for a conflict-free minerals trade is encouraging . He thinks signs are hopeful as Congo , other African nations sign framework for peace .