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Africa: Activists Question Kimberley Process

Johannesburg — The credibility of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) - an initiative to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the multibillion dollar market - is being questioned by NGO activists ahead of a three day international... Full Article at AllAfrica.com

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