Ethical diamonds from Botswana have a dark side

The World

When geologists from De Beers discovered diamonds in Botswana, it transformed the country for the better. De Beers says it has the strictest standards in the industry, and diamonds from Botswana are among the most ethically sourced in the world. Louise Donovan, a reporter for the Fuller Project, talks about her story for New Lines Magazine, where she discovered that women in the industry in Botswana suffer from exploitation and abuse.

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