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Sierra Leone wants Naomi Campbell's blood diamonds back

Sierra Leone's Human Rights Commission has called for blood diamonds allegedly given to Naomi Campbell by Charles Taylor to be returned to the country to benefit victims of the brutal civil war.

The commission has also written to the 40-year-old British supermodel to suggest she make a personal donation to the country's War Victims' Fund.

Tests on the stones have established that they are diamonds but not their origin. Under South African law, stones which are unclaimed from police by a legitimate owner after 21 days can be sold and the revenues will be kept by the government....

Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)