A look at blood diamonds, how they originated and what's been done to clamp down on the industry: ------ Q. What is a blood diamond? A. The trade in diamonds originating in conflict zones, sometimes called "blood diamonds," has helped pay for wars in Africa that have killed millions in Angola, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Congo. The diamonds, also known as "conflict diamonds," are usually uncut and acquired by violent means such as forced labor. The diamonds are sold at high cost or traded for arms...
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