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

Name: Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse
Uploaded: 2011-11-01T00:15:00Z
Duration: P603S
Description: 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.

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.

Aired: 10/31/11

Rating: NR

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

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