Are Blood Diamonds bad?
The tragic result is bloodshed, loss of life, and shocking human rights abuses – from rape to the use of child soldiers. Diamonds that fuel civil wars are often called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. Although many diamond-fueled wars have now ended, conflict diamonds remain a serious problem.
How do I stop buying blood diamonds?
Many diamonds are mined in areas with deplorable working conditions and violence. You can avoid these “conflict diamonds” by looking for a stone with a Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) certification.
Are there diamonds in Sierra Leone?
Diamonds are found in about a quarter of Sierra Leone in the south-east and east of the country, with the diamond fields cover 7,700 square miles.
What language do they speak in Blood Diamond?
English
What is Leonardo DiCaprio ethnicity?
His father is of Italian and German descent. DiCaprio is conversant in Italian. His maternal grandfather, Wilhelm Indenbirken, was German, and his maternal grandmother, Helene Indenbirken, was a Russian-born German citizen.
How do you say sorry in Krio?
The vowel sounds are usually the problem. Below is a guide to the pronunciation of the vowels of Krio. 1….Krio words and phrases.
| English | Krio |
|---|---|
| I am sorry | a beg pardon |
| I am XYZ / My name is XYZ | a nem XYZ |
| I don’t have | a nɔ gɛt |
| I know | a sabi |
How do you say thank you in Mende?
“Bi sie.” [“Thank you.”]
What language is Mende?
Mende /ˈmɛndi/ (Mɛnde yia) is a major language of Sierra Leone, with some speakers in neighboring Liberia. It is spoken by the Mende people and by other ethnic groups as a regional lingua franca in southern Sierra Leone. Mende is a tonal language belonging to the Mande language family.
Where is Sierra Leone Africa?
western Africa
Where are Mende and Krio located?
Mende is one of the major indigenous languages spoken in Sierra Leone. In Sierra Leone, English is an official language and Krio is the trade language, but in the southern part of Sierra Leone, people mainly speak their indigenous language Mende.