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Are blood diamonds and conflict diamonds the same thing?
Yes blood diamonds and conflict diamonds are the same thing. They can also be called converted diamonds, war diamonds or hot diamonds. Hopefully this answered your question.
When did people start mining blood diamonds'?
Diamonds mined by workers at gunpoint under threat of death -- called blood diamonds for no other reason -- was first identified as a phenomenon in Angola in the 1970s. You can read more about the phenomenon of blood diamonds, below.
What are the diamonds called that help fund several African conflicts?
You may be thinking of blood diamonds, which are also known as conflict diamonds.
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.
What are the human rights problems with diamonds?
Some terrorist organizations and governments use diamonds to fund mayhem. These diamonds are called 'blood diamonds'. You can read more, below.
What percent of the world's diamonds are blood diamonds?
Most diamonds mined in Africa are in fact blood diamonds but perhaps its relative to your point of view? The diamonds typically called blood diamonds are the ones controlled and or sold by rebels in various countries in Africa. Given this broad definition, most any diamond could be called a 'blood diamond'. However, The Kimberly Process gives buyers the sense that a Kimberly Certified Diamond has not been mined by rebel-controlled workers.
Diamonds that are mined by force and sold in the black market are called?
Conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. These diamonds are often used to fund conflict and civil wars in diverse regions around the world.
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 is the duration of Blood Diamonds?
The duration of Blood Diamonds is 1.67 hours.
What is the cause of blood diamonds?
Terrorism is the main cause of blood diamonds. Blood diamonds are illegally sold to fund terrorism and wars. I have added a link to a complete article about blood diamonds which has more information.
Why did blood blood diamonds happen?
Blood diamonds are diamonds sold to fund wars. The full article is attached as a resource which has more information.
How many blood diamonds do the US buy?
The United States is not in the business of buying diamonds, blood diamonds, or otherwise.
