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

Season 2011

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.

AIR DATE 10/31/11

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