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![[Sierra Leone] Hundreds of West African diggers are in the quest for diamonds in the Koidu mines, eastern Sierra Leone. Mining provides livelihoods for almost one fifth of the population. [Date picture taken: 06/10/2006]](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/200662911.jpg.webp?itok=AcSkoT08 "Les mines de Koidu s’étendent sur des kilomètres et attire des aventuriers de toute l’Afrique de l’Ouest")
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