Change is elusive in the Central African Republic (CAR). Using the flash of a rifle as persuasion, [former rebels] extort money and diamonds from diggers and dealers and force miners to vacate pits which are producing the goods. After taking over pits, they pay their own diggers enough to keep them alive and working, but not much more, and sell the pricey little stones to buyers in the village for a handsome profit. The few licensed traders send diamonds to Bangui by plane, from where they're sold on to dealers in Belgium, Israel or Dubai...Blood diamonds? Not technically...For the Kimberley Process to keep its name intact and to help improve the lives of honest miners, the international body should take a very close look at [former rebel forces in CAR].