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How did conflict diamonds effect the diamond market around the world?
Conflict diamonds are diamonds generally found on the ground or rivers. The problem is that in areas of rebellion or high crime, the bad guys used the money from selling these raw stones to finance their crimes or rebellions. There are estimates indicating that conflict or blood diamonds were never more than 5% of the diamonds in the world. Now they are less than 1%. Why? The Kimberly Process. You can read more about the Kimberly Process, below.
What are the release dates for The Professionals - 2009 Conflict Resolution 1-14?
The Professionals - 2009 Conflict Resolution 1-14 was released on: USA: 29 July 2010
How many conflict diamonds have been sold?
Since this is an illegal and undocumented activity, there are no public records to give you the answer you want.In 2006, prompted by the film Blood Diamond, the Washington Post ran a story indicating that the industry claims only 1% of all diamonds sold are conflict diamonds. The full story, however, challenges this number.You can read it, below.
What are conflict diamonds used for?
Conflict diamonds are used by rebel groups to finance armed conflicts against legitimate governments, often leading to violence, human rights abuses, and instability. They are typically sold on the black market to fund weapons, equipment, and other resources necessary for these groups to continue fighting.
How is UK related to conflict diamonds?
From HM Revenue & Customs site, below: "With effect from 1 February 2003 the UK along with the rest of the European Community will be introducing the Kimberley Process." In sum, this means that conflict diamonds are not allowed past UK customs.
What is the conflict and resolution of book 1 of Skeleton Creek?
The conflict in book 1 of Skeleton Creek centers around Ryan and Sarah investigating a mysterious accident that happened in Skeleton Creek years ago. The resolution comes when they uncover a hidden truth about the incident, leading to a shocking revelation that changes their understanding of the town's dark secrets.
How many hearts and diamonds?
4hearts 1 diamonds
What are the release dates for King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds from the Sky 1-16?
King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds from the Sky 1-16 was released on: USA: 19 December 1961
How do you use diamonds to get passes on howrse?
10 diamonds=1 pass.
What are the release dates for King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds Come in Cans 1-8?
King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds Come in Cans 1-8 was released on: USA: 24 October 1961
What are the release dates for King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds Don't Burn 1-4?
King of Diamonds - 1961 Diamonds Don't Burn 1-4 was released on: USA: 4 October 1961
What is the so called blood diamond?
Blood Diamonds, also known as Conflict Diamonds are stones that are acquired in areas controlled by rebel forces that are opposed to internationally recognized governments. The rebels sell these diamonds, and use the money to purchase arms or to fund their military actions.Blood Diamonds are often produced through the forced labor of men, women and children. They are also stolen during shipment or seized by attacking the mining operations of legitimate producers. These attacks can be on the scale of a large military operation. The stones are then smuggled into the international diamond trade and sold as legitimate gems.These diamonds are often the main source of funding for the rebels, however, arms merchants, smugglers and dishonest diamond traders enable their actions usually clandestinely, in order to finance an insurgency, invading army's war efforts, or supporting a warlord's activities.Enormous amounts of money are at stake and bribes, threats, torture, and murder are modes of operation. This is why the term "blood diamonds" is used.
