A deadline has been set for diamond-buying and selling countries to prohibit the trade of so-called 'blood diamonds' by the end of June next year. The deadline for the ban on the sale of 'blood diamonds' was announced on Wednesday at the end of a three-day gathering of 70 participating countries during a process known as the 'Kimberly Process.' The head of the multinational committee tasked with stopping the sale of diamonds that finance wars in Africa states that countries that do not comply with this directive will be isolated in the diamond trading market. The Kimberly Process requires diamond-buying and selling countries to ensure, through necessary certification, that the diamonds purchased do not originate from conflict zones in Africa.
Ban on Trade of 'Blood Diamonds'
A deadline has been established for countries to ban the trade of 'blood diamonds' by June next year, following a meeting of 70 nations under the Kimberly Process. Non-compliance will result in isolation from the diamond market. This is significant as it addresses the funding of conflicts in Africa.
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📰 What Happened
A deadline has been set for countries to ban the trade of 'blood diamonds' by June next year, following a meeting of 70 nations under the Kimberly Process. Countries failing to comply will face isolation in the diamond market.
- The Kimberly Process aims to prevent diamonds from financing wars in Africa.
- Countries must certify that diamonds do not come from conflict zones.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Blood diamonds are gems mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict. The Kimberly Process was established to prevent this trade and ensure diamonds are sourced ethically.
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