
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.
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Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse
Clip: 10/31/2011 | 10m 3s
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.
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