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53279310 Demonstrators gathered on May 17, 2024, in front of the Apple Store on Rosenthaler Strasse in Berlin's Mitte district, rallying under the slogan "Free Congo, Help Break the Silence." Organized by Fridays for Future Africa (FFFAfrica), the protest aimed to draw attention to severe human and environmental rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The protestors, predominantly youth activists, held signs and chanted slogans urging the international community to address the DRC's grave issues. The call to action is driven by reports of widespread violence, exploitation, and environmental degradation linked to the region's rich mineral deposits, which are crucial for the tech industry. In a statement distributed during the protest, FFFAfrica highlighted the DRC's significance as the world's second-largest carbon sink, emphasizing its critical role in combating climate change and preserving global biodiversity. However, the statement pointed out that the extraction of minerals like cobalt and lithium has led to conflict, displacement, and horrific human rights violations, including slavery, rape, and murder, particularly affecting children and families in Goma. The demonstrators called on international bodies such as the United Nations, African Union, and European Union to support humanitarian efforts and enforce ethical mining practices. They demanded immediate investigations into the reported atrocities to ensure the protection of Congolese people's fundamental rights. "While the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, we cannot ignore the atrocities perpetrated in the name of progress," the statement read, urging global leaders to prioritize justice, human dignity, and environmental preservation. The Berlin protest is part of a broader campaign by FFFAfrica to mobilize global solidarity and pressure international organizations to take concrete action against the ongoing crisis in the DRC. Activists encouraged the public to join their cause by signing petitions and spreading awareness on social media platforms. Photo Credit: Michael Kuenne/ PRESSCOV/ Sipa USA/ Fotoarena

53279313 Demonstrators gathered on May 17, 2024, in front of the Apple Store on Rosenthaler Strasse in Berlin's Mitte district, rallying under the slogan "Free Congo, Help Break the Silence." Organized by Fridays for Future Africa (FFFAfrica), the protest aimed to draw attention to severe human and environmental rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The protestors, predominantly youth activists, held signs and chanted slogans urging the international community to address the DRC's grave issues. The call to action is driven by reports of widespread violence, exploitation, and environmental degradation linked to the region's rich mineral deposits, which are crucial for the tech industry. In a statement distributed during the protest, FFFAfrica highlighted the DRC's significance as the world's second-largest carbon sink, emphasizing its critical role in combating climate change and preserving global biodiversity. However, the statement pointed out that the extraction of minerals like cobalt and lithium has led to conflict, displacement, and horrific human rights violations, including slavery, rape, and murder, particularly affecting children and families in Goma. The demonstrators called on international bodies such as the United Nations, African Union, and European Union to support humanitarian efforts and enforce ethical mining practices. They demanded immediate investigations into the reported atrocities to ensure the protection of Congolese people's fundamental rights. "While the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, we cannot ignore the atrocities perpetrated in the name of progress," the statement read, urging global leaders to prioritize justice, human dignity, and environmental preservation. The Berlin protest is part of a broader campaign by FFFAfrica to mobilize global solidarity and pressure international organizations to take concrete action against the ongoing crisis in the DRC. Activists encouraged the public to join their cause by signing petitions and spreading awareness on social media platforms. Photo Credit: Michael Kuenne/ PRESSCOV/ Sipa USA/ Fotoarena