i think it is because some diamonds people have fought and even died over. this isn't a very good definition ... Some diamonds are called blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds, because these diamonds were used to finance conflicts in central and western Africa, mostly. The last James Bond movie to star Pierce Brosnan as 007 [Die Another Day] features conflict diamonds prominently in the storyline.
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.
It affects Africa in a negative way. The illegal trade of diamonds can provide rebel groups with funds for purchasing weapons. Many of these rebel groups force villager's labor in diamond mines.
Canadian diamond mining companies are signatories to the certification process that assures against blood diamonds, which originate in African countries. The agreement is the Kimberly Process Certification.
the civil War was because the Sierra Leone government wanted blood diamonds so he made all the people in his country dig all day to find diamonds that's why it started government wanted diamonds so he could sale it and make money)
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.
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People who trade in blood diamonds are generally criminals, terrorists and others who want to finance mayhem.
Blood diamonds fund terrorism, mayhem, civil war and general abuse of humans.
No, the "blood" implies people died obtaining them.
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.
Diamonds don't kill people -- people kill people. Since this is an illegal activity, a strict count of the number of people maimed or killed in pursuit of these diamonds is not available.
Some companies unknowingly buy blood diamonds through their supply chains. However, companies in the jewelry industry, particularly those not adhering to ethical sourcing practices, have been linked to purchasing blood diamonds in the past. It's important for companies to trace their supply chains and ensure they are not contributing to conflict or human rights abuses.
You're probably thinking of people who are murdered based on the forced slavery involved in searching for blood diamonds.
because those diamonds might be cheaper than other diamonds available
There is no age limit to the people enrolled against their will to find blood diamonds. These enslaved people usually work at gunpoint or under other threat of death. There is no moral compass at work among the criminals who force people to search for blood diamonds that would preclude them from using small children in their crime.
Conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. These diamonds are often used to fund conflict and civil wars in diverse regions around the world.