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Millions of people die because of being forced to serve someone who makes them search for diamonds. If they steal or try to steal, they may have a hand or a foot cut off. We need to work to prevent the Jewlers from buying and selling the diamonds from them, or the "Blood Diamonds."
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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.
Does Africa Sell Diamonds to the US?
Yes they do. Some people refer to them as blood diamonds due to harsh labor conditions in Africa.
Where did the quote about Africa's diamonds came from?
Diamonds that are mined in Africa are usually called blood diamonds. These diamonds are called as such because they are mined from war-torn areas, with the proceeds going to fund terrorist or insurgent groups.
Why are blood diamonds an issue in Africa?
Blood diamonds are an issue world wide, because it is a criminal activity that funds terrorism, mayhem, civil war and general abuse of human beings for money.
Where do blood diamonds go to?
65 percent of the world's diamonds come from Africa which is where the issue of blood diamonds is the biggest concern. In the past these diamonds could end up anywhere and no one would know any better. Recently there have been checks and balances put in place to stop the majority of blood diamonds from leaving Africa. Africa, Liberia, Angola, and Sierra Leone are places that blood diamonds are traded for arms or used to fund wars and terrorism.
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 countries support blood diamonds?
Blood diamonds mainly come from Africa, but are also traded in Liberia, Angola, and Sierra Leone. I will add a link to the full article about blood diamonds.
What is somethings people can do about the blood diamonds in Africa?
Any person who purchases a diamond can require a Kimberly Certificate for the diamond, which is an international diamond industry process that aims to verify that diamonds covered by such a certificate are not blood diamonds. You can read more about the process, below.
Why do you think people buy blood diamonds when they know slavery is involved?
because those diamonds might be cheaper than other diamonds available
How old are blood diamonds?
Blood diamonds -- like all other diamonds -- are as old as earth itself. The phenomenon of blood diamonds -- diamonds used to fund mayhem, terrorism and war -- has a history in Africa beginning as early as 1975. You can read more about each country's history with blood diamonds, below.
Why are diamonds called Blood Diamonds?
Diamonds are called Blood Diamonds (or Conflict Diamonds) when they are mined in war zones and sold to fund armed conflict, often by rebel groups against governments. These diamonds have been linked to severe human rights abuses, including forced labor, violence, and exploitation, especially in parts of Africa during the 1990s and early 2000s. The term highlights the human cost behind the sparkle.
How many people were injured in the mining of blood diamonds?
Because this activity is illegal, a count of people affected by blood diamonds is not available. It's more than 'injured' -- it's death and dismemberment as well.
