Burrell, Mandy,

Diamonds: No One's Best Friend?. Mandy Burrell. - Conscious Choice, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 74, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Diamonds: No One's Best Friend?, May 2004; pp. 22+.

"Among other horror stories associated with African mining, in Sierra Leone diamond profits have been linked to a cruel terrorist regime infamous for routinely amputating thousands of people's limbs, including children's." (CONSCIOUS CHOICE) This article discusses the history of conflict in the diamond trade and suggests careful research into products mined in conflict zones.

1522-3221;


Civil war--Africa
Diamond industry and trade
Diamond industry and trade--Africa
Diamond mines and mining
Diamonds
Human rights
Rings
Tattooing

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