'Illicit diamonds' presentation slideshows

Sierra Leone Profile

Sierra Leone Profile. Full Name: Republic of Sierra Leone Population: 5.7 million (2009) Capital: Freetown Major Languages: English, Krio, and various African languages. Major Religions: Islam and Christianity Monetary Unit: Leone Major Exports: Diamonds, Rutile, Cocoa, Coffee, and Fish.

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BLOOD DIAMONDS

BLOOD DIAMONDS. Why do we value diamonds so much?. Diamonds symbolize wealth, love, and grace around the world In several African nations they have been a means to power

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Struggle for Power and Control in Sierra Leone

Struggle for Power and Control in Sierra Leone. We are going to look at the quest for control in Sierra Leone and explain how the need for money and power, have brought about issues of child soldiers, violence and blood diamonds. Sierra Leone. Civil War Erupts.

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Blood Diamonds

Blood Diamonds. By: Kevork Boyadjian Danny Ward. The Start. The start of the these killings and the illicit diamonds trade is when the Revolutionary United Front (R.U.F.) crossed the Liberian border to Sierra Leone.

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Diamonds

Diamonds. History. First used and mind 2500 years ago Was a symbol of wealth and nobility Originally a rare engagement present. Mary of Burgundy - first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring in 1477. Diamond Mining. Africa controls 65% of the Worlds diamonds. South Africa Namibia

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