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So What's Happening Now?

After the Kimberely Process Clerification Scheme was put into action, all movement of blood diamonds seemed to stop almost completely. The key word there is seemed, because as it turns out, KPCS really did not do much at all, in fact, if anything, it made it easier for organizations located in countries KPCS certified to ship out blood diamonds. After KPCS went through, some countries have had undocumented exports of diamonds, but because of the nature of KPCS, almost nothing could be done. So, in the end KPCS seemed to support blood diamond exports.

 

There are plenty of sources online stating what they think is happening with conflict diamonds, but the fact is, we just don't know for sure.

 

Kind of a scary thought don't you think?

 

Here are some resources for you to use to make your own decision on what's happening:

 

Well, the honest answer is, I'm not sure.

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