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What trade helped support the RUF?
the illegal trade of conflict diamonds
Are uncut diamonds illegal?
No, uncut diamonds are not illegal. However, there are regulations regarding the mining, buying, and selling of diamonds to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds that fund armed conflicts. It is important to ensure that diamonds are sourced ethically and comply with international regulations.
What kinds of diamonds are there and how many diamonds are there?
There are numerous 'kinds' of diamonds -- too many to list. The number of diamonds cannot be determined, since not all diamonds have been mined to date.
Why are blood diamonds illegal?
Blood diamonds earn their name based on how they are mined: at gunpoint, under threat of death/ dismemberment. These diamonds are then traded among terrorists to fund civil war and general mayhem against humans. All of the tasks involved in the blood diamond trade are illegal.
Is it illegal to import gold or diamonds?
It is not illegal to import gold or diamonds, but there are specific regulations and requirements that need to be followed. This may include obtaining necessary permits, paying customs duties, and complying with international trade laws to ensure legal importation. Illegal smuggling of gold and diamonds can lead to severe consequences.
What three items did Marco polo trade?
Gems, Jewels, and different kinds of fabrics.
What is the current flow of conflict diamonds out of Africa?
Since trade in conflict diamonds is an underground, unregulated, illegal business, there are no records or statistics available to answer your question with any precision. The Kimberly Process, however, aims to document diamonds according to their source, so as to eliminate them from the supply chain for legally-mined diamonds.
What is the difference between legal and illegal diamonds?
Legal diamonds are mined and sold in accordance with international regulations and do not contribute to conflict or human rights abuses. Illegal diamonds, also known as blood diamonds, are mined and sold in violation of these regulations, often fueling armed conflicts and human suffering. It is important to purchase diamonds from reputable sources to ensure they are ethically sourced and conflict-free.
What are the effects of blood diamonds?
It affects Africa in a negative way. The illegal trade of diamonds can provide rebel groups with funds for purchasing weapons. Many of these rebel groups force villager's labor in diamond mines.
How many die from blood diamonds in Angola?
Because any activity around blood diamonds is illicit, illegal, and occurs out of sight, a number of deaths associated with them is an unknown number. The trade in blood diamonds that supported Angola's civil wars between 1974 and 2001 did produce significant numbers of diamonds, as represented as a percentage of the world's diamond trade. The cost in human lives, however, is impossible to determine. You can read more about Angola and blood diamonds, below.
How do you get money from diamonds on howrse?
You can not gain eqqus for diamonds, but when you get 10 diamonds, you can trade them for one pass.
How do you get diamonds on howrse.com?
You can trade a pass for 10 diamonds on the passes page.
