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Why do you think people buy blood diamonds when they know slavery is involved?
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∙ 12y ago
because those diamonds might be cheaper than other diamonds available
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How did the people die from searching for diamonds?
You're probably thinking of people who are murdered based on the forced slavery involved in searching for blood diamonds.
Who is involved in blood diamonds?
People who trade in blood diamonds are generally criminals, terrorists and others who want to finance mayhem.
Who are affected by blood diamonds?
Everyone involved in blood diamonds, from the terrorists who force people to mine them by hand, those terrorized people -- and their families, and the traffickers involved, is affected: many with death, mayhem and other inhumane acts.
What states are the blood diamonds in?
Blood diamonds are not allowed in the states since the Kimberly process went into affect.Another AnswerSeveral countries in Africa are involved in blood diamonds, the sale of which fund terrorism, mayhem and other crimes against humanity.You can read more about the UN position on blood diamonds -- conflict diamonds -- and some of the countries involved, below.
Who does blood diamonds effect?
Blood diamonds mainly affect the people of Africa. The diamonds are used to fund wars and terrorism. Millions of deaths are linked to the blood diamonds.
What companies buy blood diamonds?
Well Blood Diamonds are normal diamonds that have been fought for, like in a war if there were diamonds and people killed other people for them, then they are blood diamonds. (they are not red as some people think). So any mineral company will buy a 'Blood Diamond' for more than a ordinary diamond, . :)
Which countries are affected in blood diamond slavery?
The main countries affected by blood diamonds are Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.
What states in Africa were involved in blood diamonds?
Central and West Africa is the homebase for Conflict or "Blood" diamonds! This covers many states but by searching "Conflict Diamonds" you can see hundreds of hoirs of intel gathered on this subject!
What happens to the people forced to look for diamonds?
People forced to look for diamonds are picking up blood diamonds, meaning that their work is not voluntary or paid: their work is at gun point or under threat of death, butchery or abuse to either the worker or the worker's family. Some people survive this criminal slavery: others and their families do not survive.
Where do blood diamonds come from?
Primarily from Africa, where much of the low level mining is done by slave labour, captured in raids. Many of these people are killed, and their blood stains the river. Many of these slavery campaigns have their origin in inter-tribal fighting, and these wars are financed by the sale of these diamonds.
Who benefits from blood diamonds?
people in need
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.
