To gain control of the diamond mines in Sierra Leone has been the fuel for wars in this African nation for years. It's government forces, along with UN forces, have failed to defeat the RUF rebels. Looking back at UN failures, a UNAMSIL commander suggests mercenaries are an alternative to UN peacekeepers. But many fear the true interest behind these forces, and there is evidence that the diamond mining companies have hired the mercenaries. This highly provocative program contains exclusive footage of the mercenaries in battle, and asks if they can bring peace or only further destruction to war-torn Sierra Leone?--Container.
Series:
African studies series
OCLC:
(OCoLC)73489908
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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