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The United Nations has played a key role in the effort to eliminate the trade in conflict diamonds, with the Kimberley Process, Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and its action endorsed and supported by resolution passed by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.

February 22, 2019: UNGA Resolution A/73/L.75

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

November 21, 2007: UNGA Resolution A/62/L.16

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

December 15, 2005: UNSC Resolution S/RES/1643

Adopted by the Security Council at its 5327th meeting concerning the situation in Côte d’Ivoire.

December 21, 2004: UNSC Resolution S/RES/1579

Adopted by the Security Council at its 5105th meeting concerning the situation in Côte Liberia and West Africa

April 5, 2004: UNGA Resolution A/58/L.59

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

December 22, 2003: UNSC Resolution S/RES/1521

Adopted by the Security Council at its 4890th meeting considering the situation in Libera and West Africa

April 30, 2003: UNGA Resolution A/RES/57/302

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

January 28, 2003: UNSC Resolution S/RES/1459

Adopted by the Security Council at its 4694th meeting concerning the linkage between the illicit trade in rough diamonds from certain regions of the world and the fuelling of armed conflicts that affect international peace and security

January 29, 2001: UNGA Resolution A/RES/55/56

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