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At UN-backed court, Charles Taylor denies role in Sierra Leone atrocities

Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:00AM UN News Centre - Africa,

At UN-backed court Charles Taylor denies role in Sierra Leone atrocities Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was saddened by the atrocities and crimes committed in Sierra Leone but denied that he aided the rebels who committed the abuses

Reflections on the Conviction of Charles Taylor, Blood Diamond Salesman

Thursday, May 3 2012 2:30AM Brilliant Earth Blog,

Reflections on the Conviction of Charles Taylor Blood Diamond Salesman In the annals of blood diamonds few men have compiled a more horrific record than former Liberian President Charles Taylor The warlord turned president used diamonds to instigate a bloody civil war in neighboring Sierra Leone that endured for 11 years It is estimated that Taylor bears responsibility for the murder rape maiming and mutilation []

Taylor’s Rule in Liberia

Friday, Apr 27 2012 2:14PM NYT > Africa,

Taylor’s Rule in Liberia Charles G Taylor the former president of Liberia and once a powerful warlord was convicted of abetting rebels who committed war crimes in Sierra Leone in the 1990s

Taylor Convicted on all Counts, Sentencing Scheduled for May30

Thursday, Apr 26 2012 10:41PM IDEX Online - Legal,

Taylor Convicted on all Counts Sentencing Scheduled for May30 The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted Charles Taylor the former President of Liberia on all 11 counts charging he was responsible for crimes committed by rebel forces during Sierra Leone’s decade-long civil war Taylor is the first head of state to be convicted by an international tribunal

Conflict Diamond Update: Amnesty International

Thursday, Sep 1 2011 4:30PM Jewelry News - Domestic & International News,

Conflict Diamond Update Amnesty International

Some diamonds have helped fund devastating civil wars in Africa destroying the lives of millions Conflict diamonds are those sold in order to fund armed conflict and civil war Profits from the trade in conflict diamonds worth billions of dollars were used by warlords and rebels to buy arms during the devastating wars in Angola the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Sierra Leone Wars that have

Everybody's Children

Tuesday, Aug 25 2009 10:58AM CBC: Documentaries,

Everybody's Children Fleeing to Canada from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone Joyce and Sallieu arrive at the ages of 17 and 16 traumatized and alone in a country completely alien to them

Liberian “Blood Diamond” President Denied Acquittal

Thursday, May 7 2009 7:29AM Diamond news agency, Suzanne Gannon

Liberian “Blood Diamond” President Denied Acquittal Former Liberian President Charles Taylor still waits at the International Criminal Court in The Hague after judges rejected his request to be acquitted of all war crimes charges The 61 year-old is accused of instigating the notorious conflict in Sierra Leone by giving support to Revolutionary United Front guerrillas during the Liberian Civil War from 1989-2003

Diamond Mining Is Losing Its Shine

Thursday, Jun 19 2008 5:48PM Wedding Jewelry Blog and Engagement Jewelry Blog,

Diamond Mining Is Losing Its Shine Buy Diamonds and Diamond Wedding Bands Now Before Prices Rise

Diamonds may be forever Diamond mining maybe not

With growth in diamond prices trailing far behind that of most commodities some miners are turning their sights toward gold iron ore and phosphate instead of sparkle

Flinders Diamonds an Australian miner recently reassessed its exploration areas and identified a target in western Australia for iron ore prices of which have been soaring along with demand for steel It changed its name to Flinders Mines Ltd to reflect its exr panded focus Its stocks soared upon the April announcement

Last June diamond miner Sierra Leone Diamond decided to change its name to African Minerals Ltd to reflect its exploration of precious and base metals across the African continent Bonaparte Diamond Mines of Australia just concluded a diamond joint venture in Namibia to focus instead on exploring a ...

West African Diamonds to sell Koidu diamonds in February 2008

Saturday, Jan 26 2008 7:33AM Worldwide news about diamonds and diamond jewelry,

West African Diamonds to sell Koidu diamonds in February 2008 West African Diamonds (WAD) will sell diamonds from its Koidu mine in Sierra Leone starting in mid-February 2008