Blood Diamonds Are Back -- Foreign Policy
Why the U.N.-sanctioned system that's supposed to ensure that gemstones aren't mined at gunpoint is backfiring.
It's a safe bet that most of those surprised with diamond jewelry over the holidays did not pause long, if at all, to consider where their new gemstones came from. "Santa's elves" is a good enough answer for most people, and even those who are aware that some diamonds have been known to come from African war zones may not have given the matter much thought this year.
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My Comment: It's all about the money, and with African wars and conflicts continuing (if not escalating) the need for all sides to have money to finance and purchase arm supplies and resources can only increase with time.
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