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The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe’s wealth is failing its people...
03 Oct, 2024 13:23 344 min read
Zimbabwe, the seventh-largest diamond producer globally, has seen significant revenue from its diamond industry, yet local communities, particularly in Marange, remain impoverished. Displaced by mining operations since 2006, Marange residents lack basic necessities like clean water, healthcare, and education. Environmental degradation, including deforestation and water pollution, has worsened living conditions. Promises of compensation and development have been unmet, and foreign companies continue to exploit the region's resources. The situation highlights a severe human rights crisis amid the country’s diamond boom.... More