Blood Diamond

Blood Diamond

Blood Diamond

Introduction

Blood Diamond puts us into chaos and civil war in Sierra Leone that was wrapped in the 90s. A war that was funded almost entirely by the illegal diamond trade. Today, and since 2000, such funding would be theoretically impossible thanks to the Kimberley Process, the International Diamond Certification System, a system designed by the United Nations to prevent “conflict diamonds”, diamonds from countries war, entering the world market. The aim is to ensure that potential customers are not financing wars with his purchase or human rights abuses. Over seventy countries are part of the Kimberley Process, including Spain. Nevertheless, there are still many diamonds without control, “blood” (according to a UN report), from controlled by rebel groups in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana smuggled into zones. Sells Ivory Coast, Ghana and certifies illegally bought some unknowingly. After “Blood Diamond” diamonds may not see eye to eye 98% of the diamond market takes place between countries that are part of that plan. All exported diamonds are accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing that meets the international system. Maybe we can ask to take a look at that certificate before checking out the diamond. Blood no longer saw, the certificate itself.

Critical Analysis

During the conflict in Sierra Leone (1991-2002), the rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF) clashed with government troops. RUF seized the strategic diamond mines and through its exploitation achieved enough money to buy weapons. They are called “blood diamonds” that are used to finance African wars. Everything happens during the chaos of the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in 1990. Solomon was snatched from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields. One day he finds an extraordinary gemstone and hides, knowing the risk of discovery is being killed instantly. But he also knows the diamond could not only provide the means to save his wife and daughters from a life as refugees but also help rescue his son Dia, from an even worse fate as a child soldier. Archer life exchanging diamonds for weapons wins. He learns of diamond hidden by Solomon, when thrown in jail for smuggling Ndumbe & Cole, 2005, p. 61). Archer knows that such a diamond is only once in life and that its value could allow Solomon out of Africa and away from the circle of violence and corruption in which he is involved.

The Blood Diamond (Blood Diamond) film, 2006, ...