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Article

23 Feb 2005

Author:
Gabi Menezes, Voice of America

Report Cites Progress in Stemming Sierra Leone 'Blood Diamond' Trade

The report called the Diamond Industry Annual Review says that Sierra Leone's diamonds are no longer significantly being exploited by rebels and smugglers...One of the report's researchers, Canadian Ian Smillie, says..."The big challenge now is the developmental challenge...to try and make sure that the people who work in the diamond fields are better paid."