The Kimberley Process on Conflict Diamonds: Quo Vadis?

By Ian Smillie, Development Consultant, based in Ottawa, and one of the founders of the Kimberley Process Early this week, Global Witness announced its withdrawal from the Kimberley Process, saying “The Kimberley Process’s refusal to evolve and address the clear l …

Blood Diamonds, would you purchase?

Conflict diamonds, blood diamonds. They are both the same. Would you condone a blood diamond if you knew where it had come from, and how many people where killed in the process of that Diamond getting to you?

How we fuel Africa's bloodiest war

The deadliest war since Adolf Hitler marched across Europe is starting again – and you are almost certainly carrying a blood-soaked chunk of the slaughter in your pocket.

Trading in Blood - Conflict Diamonds still Reaching Europe

Over 99 percent of the world's supply of diamonds now comes from sources free of conflict, according to the World Diamond Council. However, many of those "blood" diamonds that remain find their way to Europe.

10 Reasons not to buy diamonds

Campaign against "blood diamonds" Ten Reasons Why You Should Never Accept a Diamond Ring from Anyone, Under Any Circumstances, Even If They Really Want to Give You One