What are 'conflict diamonds'?

What are 'conflict diamonds'?

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Conflict diamonds are diamonds mined in regions on the African continent that are in conflict. What generally happens is the warring factions go into a diamond producing area, take over the area and force labour to produce diamonds. Those diamonds are then sold on the market to fund their revolutionary activities.