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Article: General Assembly text strongly supports `Kimberley Process' Certification Scheme, aimed at combating use of diamonds for financing conflict; Draft resolution introduced by South Africa; International certification effort went into effect 1 January 2003 (page two of two).
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- April 14, 2003
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M2 PRESSWIRE-14 April 2003-UN: General Assembly text strongly supports `Kimberley Process' Certification Scheme, aimed at combating use of diamonds for financing conflict; Draft resolution introduced by South Africa; International certification effort went into effect 1 January 2003 (page two of two)(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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