Are Zimbabwe's Gems 'Blood Diamonds?'

from National Public Radio

Human rights activist Annie Dunnebacke of Global Witness talks to Mary Louise Kelly about the controversy over Zimbabwe's recently discovered diamond field. It's large enough to make the country one of the world's top diamond exporters. But allegations of human rights abuses have lead to questions over if the country's gems should be considered "blood diamonds."

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, July 14, 2010