A short article in The Guardian today mentions a move by Tiffany's to call for the withdrawal of prosecution of an investigative journalist who uncovered human rights abuses in the diamond trade in Angola.
The issue of conflict diamonds is one truly worthy of international attention.
It is heartening to see that the winds of change are turning.
Action from those in the business is a strengthening move, all be it pushed by grass roots work.
Rafael Marques de Morais treatment at the hands of the Angolan authorities is reportedly prompted by the work in his book Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola.
A promising news story for the day.
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