Official Country Statement to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Acting as a diplomat of the country you have been representing Sierra Leone, prepare and submit a Report to the UNSC explaining why it took so long for the world to deal with the question of diamond exploitation yet this was fuelling severe conflicts in Africa. Also explain why the Kimberley Process of Certification similarly took a very long time to agree. Cite the specific chapter and pages from Ian Smillie. 2010. Blood on the Stone: Greed, Corruption and War in the Global Diamond Trade to back up your claims but also include your own personal views on this question in the last page of your answer. Ensure you use your country’s Sierra Leone official Letter Head & Logo.Use Times New Roman, font 12, 1.5 spacing