Sierra Leone: the social circumstances of diamond mining

IWTW ‘Explore’ is about highlighting different trends around the world and presenting audiences with both sides of the story in order to facilitate a better understanding of world issues and decision making in the spheres of the economy, society, environment, technology and politics.

What is it about?

This is a movie about diamond mining in Sierra Leone. Since the brutal civil war the Sierra Leone diamond industry is known as the source for the so called “Blood Diamonds”. Diamonds that were mined under forced condition and traded on the illegal markets to purchase weapons. More than 10 years after the war, entrepreneurs are rehabilitating the mining sector; for more traceability and fair prices paid to the miners.

Why should I watch it?

  • More than 6.3 million views since 30 jun 2012
  • More than 15K likes

Full documentary (by SaloneTrace)

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