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	Chapter Fourteen - The Smugglers
		There were still unofficial channels, however, that the diamond cartel did not control: the smuggling routes that led from the diamond mines and diggings in southern and western Africa to entrepots such as Monrovia and Beirut.
		Sillitoe realized that the illicit diamond traffic could not be ended decisively as long as the smugglers had high rewards for their goods and only minimal risks of being captured.
		Accordingly, the division of Sierra Leonean diamonds was suddenly revised in early 1970.
	www.edwardjayepstein.com /diamond/chap14.htm (4305 words)

	BBC News \| AFRICA \| Ministers target diamond smugglers
		Diamond buyers at marketing centres in Belgium, Israel and India are being encouraged to refuse diamonds unless they are accompanied by certificates of origin.
		Although conflict diamonds account for a tiny percentage of the more than $7bn in trade each year, their contribution to the war chests in Africa's civil wars is substantial.
		While efforts to stop the trade in conflict diamonds are commendable, analysts believe they will be ineffective unless governments in countries affected by war have full control over the areas where the richest diamond mines are situated.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/africa/931548.stm (279 words)

	Al Qaeda Converted $20 Million Into Diamonds
		These diamond dealers also have been named in United Nations reports and other sources as being notorious diamond smugglers connected to conflict diamonds.
		Aziz Nassour, a Lebanese diamond merchant; his cousin, Samih Osailly; and Ibrahim Bah, a long-time trafficker in diamonds and guns across Africa, are all accused of acting as conduits for al Qaeda operatives who bought the $20 million in diamonds.
		It was Bah's RUF connections that enabled him to take al Qaeda operatives to the diamond fields of Sierra Leone and begin what amounted to a cornering of the market in diamonds during the period of April - August, 2001, according to the European investigation.
	www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/news/2002/123102story.html (458 words)

	The Rise and Fall of Diamonds Endnotes
		While the Diamond Trading Company was extremely cooperative in showing me through their headquarters in London and explaining the sorting and distribution procedures, I did not have an opportunity to interview a number of key executives there, including Monty Charles.
		There were no synthetic diamonds in those days, and the only source for many important types of diamonds were the mines and fields in the British Empire under the control of the diamond cartel.
		The description of the diamond sorting was given to me by a former diamond sorter for the Diamond Trading Company in London who prefers that her identity be kept secret.
	www.24carat.co.uk /theriseandfallofdiamondsedwardjayepsteinendnotes.html (4376 words)

	CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE ACT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Unfortunately, diamond smugglers continue funding rebel movements, which has led in turn to regional destabilization, arms proliferation, and other activities which are a potential threat to the essential security interests of the United States, and the United Nations sanctions have not been sufficiently effective to achieve their goals.
		Diamonds and jewelry containing diamonds imported into the United States in violation of section 4 are subject to the seizure and forfeiture laws, and all criminal and civil laws of the United States shall apply, to the same extent as any other violation of the customs and navigation laws of the United States.
		This Act may not be construed to apply to restrictions on the importation of diamonds in effect on its date of enactment or to diminish the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or any other Act to impose restrictions on the importation of diamonds after such date.
	www.worlddiamondcouncil.com /clean_diamond_trade_act.htm (2189 words)

	UNITA rebels assisted by network of arms traffickers, diamond smugglers: 12/22/00
		The 63-page paper is a follow-up to a groundbreaking expose in March that accused the presidents of Burkina Faso and Togo of accepting "blood diamonds" from UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi in exchange for illegal arms and fuel shipments.
		The report found that as a result of new attention to the flouted diamond ban and a government offensive launched in September 1999, UNITA no longer is able to wage war the way it did two years ago.
		But the report cautions against complacency and notes that UNITA still has a valuable stockpile of diamonds, a cadre of loyal dealers, and appears to be concentrating its mining efforts at three of the highest-value areas in Angola.
	www.s-t.com /daily/12-00/12-22-00/a05wn029.htm (522 words)

	Alibris: Smugglers
		"A Smuggler's Bible is the novel that launched the career of one of the most daring and original writers of modern fiction.
		Shadrach wants to confront the smugglers, but the rest of the fearful community refuses to help him, and Shadrach must...
		Sent to live with relatives in New Orleans during the War of 1812, eleven-year-old Elisabet determines to find a smuggler's treasure to ransom her imprisoned father.
	www.alibris.com /search/books/subject/Smugglers (1042 words)

	Crime News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		He said they are not importers and claimed that the diamonds and the diamond ornaments were imported by an export-import company named Panna Traders.
		Oct 5: Two alleged smugglers arrested by RAB with diamond from Sherpur were produced before the court today and sought for 10-day remand.
		Meanwhile, the diamond weighing 100 grams was shifted to Bangladesh Bank branch in Bogra from the Treasury.
	independent-bangladesh.com /news/oct/06/06102005cr.htm (963 words)

	Diamond Hill Reservation Ski Area
		Diamond Hill, RI Diamond Hill Reservation was located on quite a large hill in Diamond Hill, RI.
		Diamond Hill Slope--Length 1/5 mile, 32 feet wide, 42 degree slope, vertical drop 140 feet.
		Diamond Hill was fairly small...vertical drop of 180 feet as compared with a later drop of 350.
	www.nelsap.org /ri/diamondhill.html (1644 words)

	BBC News \| AFRICA \| Angola to end illegal diamond trade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The days of illicit diamond digging in Angola are due to end.
		Up to 300,000 illicit diamond prospectors, known locally as garimpeiros, are operating in Angola, the majority based in the north-east Lunda provinces.
		Last week a foreign diamond producer based in Angola said that generals from the national army employ thousands of garimpeiros to prospect illegal concessions.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/africa/941807.stm (382 words)

	WorldNetDaily: In Africa, diamond profits are forever (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Diamonds mined by UNITA are smuggled into Zambia where they have no trouble gaining a stamp of approval by Zambia's Ministry of Mines.
		And while UNITA sold more than $2.5 billion in diamonds between 1992 and 1997, the pressure to eliminate the movement's funding source is greater than ever.
		As for the future of UNITA, it will be up to the courageous diamond smugglers like Nikki and Mindy to bridge the gap between a life of slavery and genocide and one of freedom for the Christian soldiers of UNITA.
	www.worldnetdaily.com /news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=17382 (3316 words)

	Music: SXSW: Sunday Picks
		So, it would appear, they've taken on the challenge of finding the absolute lowest form of humor, creating an act whose entire purpose is to re-create the look and sound of the Beatles' live shows, only with all their lyrics altered to address the topic of poo-poo.
		DIAMOND SMUGGLERS: It's important to recognize the Diamond Smugglers as the first breakout act from the 'burbs of Long Island, Texas.
		Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies, the Diamond Smugglers are the only way to kiss off the last SXSW of the millennium.
	www.austinchronicle.com /issues/vol18/issue29/music.sun.pickssleep.html (686 words)

	Smugglers from Zimbabwe Ship Diamonds to S. Africa
		The target location for diamond smugglers has been South Africa, where they would then be shipped to international markets.
		An investigation into the matter revealed diamond production, gold, and magnetize mines are involved in smuggling operations throughout 2005.
		Zimbabwe holds deposits of diamonds, gold, nickel, chrome, and a reported platinum reserve, which is said to be one of the largest in the world.
	www.diamonds.net /news/newsitem.asp?num=13919 (270 words)

	Bryson Burke Diamond Corporation: Diamond Exploration and Mining in Canada
		The international diamond cartel, the most successful cartel in history, far more successful than the demonized OPEC, is at last falling on hard times.
		World demand, and particularly consumer demand in the U.S. for diamonds, has fallen sharply, with consumers buying fewer diamonds and downgrading their purchases to cheaper gems, which of course particularly hits the market in the expensive stones.
		In short: the international diamond cartel was only main tained and has only prospered because it was enforced by the South African government.
	brysonburke.com /price_debeers_cartel2.html (955 words)

	Review of the Sierra Leone Diamond Certification System and Proposals and Recommendations for the Kimberley Process for ...
		The urgent need to cut off RUF revenue from their sales of diamonds, and also to protect the legitimate diamond industry of Sierra Leone are complicated and difficult tasks which require a systematic and coordinated approach from many governments, national and international agencies, companies and civil society organisations.
		There have been two cases of high value suspect diamonds being discovered by the GGDO and use was made of an informal network of experts to help identify the origin of the stones.
		That would imply that diamonds can only be consigned at the present time to an importer in Belgium as only Antwerp is linked to Freetown.” Global Witness understands that a number of these countries are looking into ways to ensure that their imports systems will comply with UNSC Resolution 1306.
	www.globalpolicy.org /security/issues/sierra/report/2001/0425gw.htm (3750 words)

	Making Economic Sense
		It is not simply that DeBeers mines much of the world's diamonds; DeBeers has persuaded the world's diamond miners to market virtually all their diamonds through DeBeer's Central Selling Organization (CSO), which then grades, distributes, and sells all the rough diamonds to cutters and dealers further down on the road toward the consumer.
		In short: the international diamond cartel was only maintained and has only prospered because it was enforced by the South African government.
		With the diamond deposits available and free of war, and the central government unable to enforce the cartel, 50,000 prospectors have happily poured into the Cuango Valley of Angola.
	www.mises.org /econsense/ch91.asp (927 words)

	ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Angola: New report alleges blood still stains diamonds
		Since the Angolan government launched its crackdown against diamond smugglers in the area known as the Lundas, there have been reports of unrest and violence at the hands of both the national police and diamond company security firms.
		Government and police representatives were not immediately available for comment on the report, which called on the international community to reconsider the objectives of the Kimberley Process, and include stones from areas where diamond mining "is based on the systematic violation of human rights" in the category of 'conflict diamonds'.
		Arguing that Angola's diamonds were still tainted, despite the end of the 27-year civil conflict in 2002, the document urged foreign countries to impose sanctions against trading in Angolan gems until such time as "the Angolan state guarantees labour and social standards compatible with the human rights values of the UN [United Nations] system."
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/DDAD-6ACNZH?OpenDocument (942 words)

	Daily Times Leader (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Although many consider the band to be a Neil Diamond cover band, that is one thing the Diamond Smugglers are not.
		The Diamond Smugglers are the type of rock-roll circus that has not been seen since Bob Dylan plugged in and toured with his Troubadors.
		The Diamond Smugglers are equal parts Lake Tahoe, Iggy and the Stooges, your local circus and schmaltz.
	dailytimesleader.com /articles/2005/03/24/lifestyles/lifestyles01.txt (521 words)

	Angola nabs diamond smugglers
		Following the launch of the operation in December 2003 in the diamond-rich central provinces of Bie and Kwanza Sul, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul and Malange in the north, more than 500 000 illegal immigrants, the majority of whom came from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been deported from Angola.
		Angola has said that since the end of a brutal civil war in April 2002, its borders have become porous, which attracted the influx of foreigners and an increase in illegal diamond dealing, sometimes involving armed groups.
		In addition to these groups pillaging resources, it also presented a threat to the stability in the country.
	www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,1518-25_1648313,00.html (279 words)

	Classic 007 Timeline
		Included are Fleming's often forgotten volumes "Thrilling Cities", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "The Diamond Smugglers" and Kingsley Amis' "Colonel Sun".
		Fleming heard of her devotion to his books and sent her an autographed copy of this non-fiction account of the challenges faced by deBeers and the Diamond Corporation.
		Diamonds Are Forever saw the return of Connery under terms he could not pass up.
	www.commanders.com /pages/timeline.htm (1431 words)

	Diamond Vues: Smugglers Haul Gold and Fake Viagra!!
		« AGS Diamond Lab To Unveil New Cut Grade For Princess Cuts.
		The smugglers then hid the goods in garbage bags and brought them into Korea in a delivery van.
		The smugglers bought the fake Viagra at W18,000 per bottle in China and sold them for W50,000 to W100,000 in Korea.
	www.diamondvues.com /archives/2005/02/smgglers_haul_g.html (274 words)

	Diamond Books
		Diamond design,: A study of the reflection and refraction of light in a diamond,
		Diamonds, pearls and precious stones: Where they are found, howcut, and made ready for use in the jeweler's art, their composition and value
		Title: Diamonds, pearls and precious stones: Where they are found, howcut, and made ready for use in the jeweler's art, their composition and value
	www.football-gear.biz /all-about-Diamond.php (2499 words)

	Diamond Smugglers Video - RyanCafe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Miners take the diamonds to the bankers, bankers try to take them to the bank.
		They are trying to catch people in possession of diamonds.
		COPS get points for arresting someone with a diamond, and loose points for false arrests (no diamonds on them when arrested).
	www.ryancafe.com /blog/archives/17-Diamond-Smugglers-Video.html (180 words)

	Eric Heller (Shanna the She-Devil character)
		At the lake it was not hard for Eric to find somebody who would get him across to Tanzania despite their fear of the smugglers because he had western capital as payment.
		Eric couldn't help him with info on poachers, but he thought that the diamond smugglers were probably connected to them.
		Eric thought that there had to be more behind it than just diamond smuggling and Shanna told him about Cross-Wallace obsession with magic and the influential Africans who were traveling to him for unknown reasons.
	www.marvunapp.com /Appendix2/hellerericsh.htm (992 words)

	Diamonds in Conflict - Archive - Global Policy Forum - UN Security Council
		As the illicit diamond trade in Sierra Leone remains a threat to security, the UN Security Council decided to extend the prohibition on direct or indirect import of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone for a new period of six months.
		The Clean Diamonds Act bill proposes to give the president authority to impose sanctions on any country which does not have a certification scheme, and in the interest of "national security." However, the bill is a compromise on a more comprehensive earlier version, which called for automatic sanctions against countries without diamond certification controls.
		Oryx claims that their diamonds, mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are not “conflict diamonds,” and the profit will support the DRC to fight off rebels.
	www.globalpolicy.org /security/issues/diamond/archindx.htm (6693 words)

	Bondian.com - Articles - Sunday Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		“The Diamond Smugglers: The Trick That Failed” (Part 2 of 6) by Ian Fleming.
		“The Diamond Smugglers: Senator Witherspoon’s Diamond Mine” (Part 5 of 6) by Ian Fleming.
		“The Diamond Smugglers: ‘Monsieur Diamant’” (Part 6 of 6) by Ian Fleming.
	www.bondian.com /articles?id=95863247 (593 words)

	Sierra Leone - Illegal Diamond Mining
		Diamond mines are considered off-limits to all outsiders, and, if bumbling travelers happen to stumble upon them, they will be extremely lucky if they are merely detained and lectured on their stupidity.
		If you come across diamond smugglers, you'll likely end up in a shallow, hastily dug grave.
		This material is not to be reproduced or transmitted without the written permission of Pelton & Associates, Inc.
	www.comebackalive.com /df/dplaces/sierrale/dplace2.htm (110 words)

	The Austin Chronicle Music: Dancing About Architecture
		Therefore, I flew out to Hollywood last weekend and hung out at a multimillionaire's mansion, eating free sushi by the fistful and rubbing elbows with the type of person who keeps a spare limo on call in case the first one that comes is the wrong color.
		Unlike the Smugglers, my motive had nothing to do with spying on a rival Neil Diamond cover band called Superdiamond, who were playing the House of Blues on Friday night, but how serendipitous it was that I ended up doing so with them!
		The Smugglers were given one hour of playing time and no encores, due no doubt to the expected reaction of partygoers to a live band (leaving the room and complaining about the noise), but were overwhelmingly well received.
	www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2001-11-02/music_dancing.html (1237 words)

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