From the BBC:
Zimbabwe is facing calls to be suspended from the international diamond trade following allegations of brutality by its soldiers. Rights groups are lobbying members of the Kimberley Process, the body which regulates the trade in rough diamonds, to halt exports from Zimbabwe.
Mugabe needs revenue to stay in power (and maintain his lifestyle) and he has finally tapped the diamond revenues. I doubt a movie will be made about the situation nor will the American press cover it beyond a brief passing (as of now there is no NYT or WP story). As the situation continues to deteriorate, one wonders if the South African government will ever say enough is enough. Or do Mugabe’s freedom fighting days trump his obvious human rights violations?
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