[20010130]RS20800_与钻石有关的非洲冲突：情况说明书.pdf

1 For background on the relation between diamonds and conflict in Africa, see CRS ReportRL30751, Diamonds and Conflict: Policy Proposals and Background.Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20800January 30, 2001Diamond-Related African Conflicts: A Fact SheetNicolas CookAnalyst in African AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionJessica MerrowResearch AssociateForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThis fact sheet summarizes major demographic and spending trends thatcharacterize the on-going conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),Sierra Leone, and Angola.1 In each of these conflicts, contention over the control ofmineral wealth particularly diamonds and other natural resources is regarded as asignificant factor fueling hostilities. This fact sheet presents data on refugees; internallydisplaced persons (IDPs); deaths; child soldiers; approximate percentage of territory heldby anti-government rebels; military spending; and international humanitarian spending.This report will be updated as events warrant.General Caveat on Conflict-related Statistics in AfricaIn gener