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14 kwi 2008 · This section of the article explores these concepts with respect to the case of conflict diamonds, and examines how an expanded understanding of geographies of resource wars can contribute to studies of the role of diamonds in armed conflicts.
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Diamond Wars? Conflict Diamonds and Geographies of Resource...
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8 lis 2002 · Conflict diamonds are forever. Poor controls in the international diamond industry - even in South Africa - are undercutting attempts to clamp down on conflict diamonds that fuel wars in Africa and, possibly, fund terrorists. By Mungo Soggot.
Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments, as described by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and as recognised by the UN General Assembly (through resolution A/RES/55/56).
Today, significantly more than 99% of global diamond production is covered by the Kimberley Process. This means that more than 99% of rough diamonds have been certified to be from conflict free sources. To learn more visit Conflict Diamonds: Eliminating Conflict Diamonds.
1 paź 2005 · In this article we discuss priorities for the collection of data on conflict-relevant resources and introduce a new dataset, DIADATA, that provides a comprehensive list of diamond deposits ...
5 lip 2007 · The diamond industry has joined with NGOs in calling for strengthening the KPCS, but industry too has failed to fully implement its own 2003 commitments to an auditable chain of warranties from “factory to finger,” which would guarantee that polished diamonds and diamond jewelry are conflict-free.
1 mar 2002 · Using diamonds to import arms and sponsor war is less likely now that the Kimberly Process has produced a near-final agreement. Diamonds in Peace and War is the place to learn all about this remarkably successful initiative of conflict prevention and conflict reduction.
