Research indicates that as much as 50 percent of the world's diamonds are smuggled "conflict diamonds."

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The term "conflict diamonds" refers to diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict against governments. While these diamonds have been a significant issue, they do not constitute as much as 50 percent of the world's diamonds. Efforts like the Kimberley Process have been established to reduce the trade in conflict diamonds, and it is estimated that they now represent a much smaller fraction of the global diamond market.

Research Indicates That as Much as 50 Percent of the World's