Blood Diamonds

Introduction:

For decades, diamonds have been the symbol of love, hope and the bond between human beings.
Those in First World Nations, where more than 75% of all diamonds are sold, know little of the extent
to which human beings in Third World countries, particularly those in Western Africa and regions of India,
suffer because of the demand for these precious gems. The exploration, mining and distribution efforts
involved in the diamond industry are blamed by some organizations for bloody armed conflict, terrible
deprivation, and corruption that is out of control. In contrast, there are other important and influential
groups who promote a responsible diamond industry as the answer to the social and economic problems
of developing countries. The debate and controversy between these very different opinion continues to
rage on. All the time, new sources of diamonds, like Canada, continue to be explored. Solutions,
however promising,...