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Conflicts ignited over diamonds include Angolan fighters (UNITA) opposing the government regime sold diamonds to the US to fund their war. A similar situation occurred when the Liberian president, Charles G Taylor, was believed to be training the insurgents in Sierra Leone in exchange for diamonds, a crime for which he was later imprisoned for.
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How would you use conflict diamonds in a sentence?
"Conflict diamonds", also called "blood diamonds" is a term coined by pop culture to describe diamonds attained from certain regions in the world where violence is involved in the sale and trade of diamonds.
What is the conflict being supported by conflict diamonds?
Conflict diamonds fund mayhem, terrorism, civil war, and general brutal abuse of humans in a quest for power. Conflicts all over the world are funded this way.
Why are the diamonds disappearing?
Diamonds may be disappearing due to various reasons such as depletion of diamond mines, lower production rates, and increased demand. Additionally, factors like illegal mining, conflicts in diamond-producing regions, and synthetic diamonds may also impact the availability of natural diamonds.
Does America buy the most diamonds mined in the world?
Probably not, because 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds. Every civilized country purchases industrial diamonds. Consumers in the United States, however, purchase about 50% of all gem-quality diamonds mined, according to the World Diamond Council.
Is there Any conflicts in geothermal energy?
no,because it is all around the world
Why do people mine blood diamonds?
Blood diamonds are diamonds used to support wars, terrorism and mayhem against humans in the areas of the world that are in upheaval. People mine them -- usually at gunpoint or under threat of death or dismemberment -- because the terrorists' world buys the diamonds so the terrorists can buy more guns.
Can a diamonds rot?
No, they can't rot because they are the hardest substance in the world. Diamonds are created when extreme heat and pressure, compress a substance such as coal into a hard rock.
What does Africa rank for production of diamonds in the world?
Africa probably ranks number one in production, because so many countries in Africa produce diamonds.
Why isn't there a distribution of minerals around the world?
There isn't an even distribution of mineral throughout the world because (for example), diamonds are found near volcanoes, so diamonds wouldn't be found in a place with no volcanoes. Hope this helps:)
What is the hardest thing to find?
Usually diamonds because they are so deep in the world, you have to dig a lot to find them.
What is the best brand of synthetic diamonds?
There are several companies that create synthetic diamonds or cultured diamonds. One such company that creates the best synthetic diamonds is New World Diamonds.
What country was the only source for diamonds in the world until the 1730s?
India was the only source of diamonds in the world until that time according to the Gemological Institute of America.
