Inspectors say diamonds from Zimbabwe should beclassed as 'blood diamonds' (in 2009). Photo: Reuters
Zimbabwe Gem Sale Stirs 'Blood Diamond' Fears -- NPR/AP
Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children.
It was the first public sale of diamonds from the notorious Marange field in eastern Zimbabwe since international regulators imposed a ban in November under rules designed to screen out conflict gems.
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More News On Zimbabwe's Diamond Sales
Africa Dispatch: Zimbabwe's Diamond 'Monitors' -- Wall Street Journal
Zimbabwe Brings Controversial Diamonds to Market Under Kimberly Supervision -- Voice of America
Zimbabwe: Rights Groups Say Gemsare Linked to Site of Horrific Violence -- New York Times
Diamond sale sets off row in Harare -- Financial Times
Zimbabwe resumes Marange diamond sales -- BBC
Diamond auction brings Zimbabwe £1.2bn pay day -- The Independent
Zimbabwe opens auctions after 'blood diamond' ban -- AFP
Zimbabwe Begins Selling Suspected Blood Diamonds -- Newsweek
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