WGDE discussed possible solutions for the valuation of rough diamonds extracted from exploration samples.

(a) The creation and implementation of a simple and workable international certification scheme for rough diamonds

The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

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The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

Noting that the vast majority of rough diamonds produced in the world are from legitimate sources,

Recognizing that the vast majority of rough diamonds produced in the world are from legitimate sources,

Understanding conflict diamonds to be rough diamonds which are used by rebel movements to finance their military activities, including attempts to undermine or overthrow legitimate Governments,

A number of important precedents has been set of resolving specific situations in rough diamond trade.

(a) Letter from the Russian Federation transmitting the report of the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (A 60 589)

According to the data submitted to the KP Secretariat, about 160 million carats of rough diamonds were produced in 2004.

The Russian Federation, on behalf of the Kimberley Process, wishes to reaffirm the commitment to develop and improve the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds, strengthen national certification systems and promote cooperation with the diamond industry in order to prevent the use of rough diamonds in funding conflicts.

In particular, after consideration of the official address from the United Arab Emirates the attention of the KP Participants and the diamond industry has been drawn to the issue of fair valuation of rough diamond shipments.

The total value of rough diamond imports reached almost US 32 billion, and 56,791 KP Certificates were issued.

Recognizing the need to address the problem of rough diamonds originating from territories of diamond producing countries under military occupation by another country,

In its resolution 1607 (2005) of 21 June 2005, the Council extended the prohibition against the import of rough diamonds from Liberia for a period of six months.

In the same resolution, the Council also decided that diamonds controlled by the Government of Sierra Leone through the certificate of origin regime would be exempt from those measures.

12. Welcomes the Declaration on internal controls in diamond trading and manufacturing centres endorsed by the Brussels plenary meeting, and encourages all such centres to carry out effective enforcement measures as part of their internal controls to ensure adequate government oversight over the trade in rough diamonds

During the current year, the KP have been following closely the situation in Côte d'Ivoire in light of the ongoing illicit production of diamonds in the Northern diamondiferous regions of the country that have been under rebel controlled since 2002.

Thirty six countries and one regional economic integration organization (the European Community) participating in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) were represented at the Plenary.

Informal consultations on the draft resolution entitled The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts , under agenda item 11 (convened by the delegation of the Russian Federation)

The information note on the current situation in Côte d'Ivoire sent by the Chair to all KP Participants and Observers warned about leakage of rough diamonds from the conflict zone in that country.

Clarity about Diamonds

One of the major tasks before the KP in the forthcoming period will remain ensuring the maximum participation in the KP of the countries involved in trade in rough diamonds that have not yet joined the process.

The Council's prohibitions on the import of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone not controlled by the certificate of origin regime were extended for an additional period of 11 months by its resolution 1385 (2001), and for another period of 6 months by its resolution 1446 (2002).

Revenues from diamond exports have continued to increase as the Government has increased its control over the diamond mining sector.

The opaque nature of the agreement between the National Transitional Government of Liberia and WAMCO has stalled efforts to meeting the requirements of the Security Council for the lifting of the embargo on the export of rough diamonds.

The Rapaport Group, an international network of companies providing services to the diamond industry, refuses to list Marange diamonds on its diamond trading platform, RapNet.

It is therefore encouraging that concerns about Zimbabwean diamonds are being raised within the diamond trade itself.

83 and 90) and concerns one Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Adviser (P 4) from the DDR Management Unit, one Gender Adviser (P 4) from the Human Rights Office and one HIV AIDS Adviser (P 4) from the Policy and Planning Section.

12. Further welcomes the progress made towards the collection and submission of statistical reports on the production and trade in rough diamonds, and encourages all the Kimberley Process participants to enhance the quality of data, with a view to ensuring effective implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

In addition, it is illegal to import diamonds into the Netherlands without an origin certificate (Council Regulation (EC) No. 2368 2002 of 20 December 2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds).

Further welcomes the progress made towards the collection and submission of statistical reports on the production and trade in rough diamonds, and encourages all the Kimberley Process participants to enhance the quality of data, with a view to ensuring effective implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

Raw data now.

9. Encourages all participants in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to collate and submit relevant statistical data on the production of and international trade in rough diamonds as a tool for effective implementation and as envisaged by the Certification Scheme

continue work to strengthen the role of the diamond industry and of its measures to prevent the introduction of conflict diamonds into the legitimate trade

It is also an exporter of diamonds.

The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict

The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict

The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict.

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