VOICED : Ivory Coast seeking diamonds to survive

The video explores the search for diamonds in Tortilla, a village in northern Ivory Coast. It highlights the history of the mines, once owned by a French company, and the impact of the civil war, which led to illegal mining activities. The UN imposed an embargo on diamond exports to prevent conflict financing. The new government aims to regulate the mining sector and lift the embargo. Despite these efforts, miners face challenges, earning minimal income while hoping for a life-changing diamond discovery.

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