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Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse

Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse

10/31/2011

PBS News Hour

Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse

Clip: 10/31/2011 | 10m 3s

Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse

The West African nation of Liberia is rich in oil, diamonds and timber, and these natural resources have been both a blessing and a challenge for the fledgling democracy. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.

10/31/2011

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