In Congo , militia groups and armed factions control many mines , says David Wright . Minerals in these mines go into cell phones , laptops , digital cameras and other products . Congolese mine work is back - breaking , perilous and poorly paid , Wright says . In total , more than 5 million have died through war and starvation in the past decade .
In Congo , militia groups and army factions control many mines , says Robin Wright . Minerals in these mines go into cell phones , laptops , digital cameras and other products . Congolese mine work is back-breaking , perilous and poorly paid , Wright says . In Congo , more than 5 million have died through war and hardships in the past decade .