蜜芽传媒

Alan Johnston introduces analysis and reflection from 蜜芽传媒 correspondents around the world. In this edition: Hilary Andersson on the lasting traumas of a 2008 massacre in Zimbabwe's diamond fields, while Sarah Rainsford joins Spain's young economic protesters, the "indignados", on the march.

Precious stones, bitter memories

The Marange region of eastern Zimbabwe is a rather arid and impoverished place. But in recent years diamonds were discovered in its soil. From all over the country came people looking for stones, who dreamt of making finds that would transform their lives.

Then, back in 2008, something terrible happened in Marange's diamond fields. And after a long investigation, Hilary Andersson has managed to piece the story together.

"We won't pay for your crisis"

Just a couple of years ago, Spain seemed to be thriving. Its economy was one of Europe's most dynamic. But the country's finances weren't nearly as robust as they looked. The global economic crisis had a crushing impact, and the younger generation of Spaniards has felt it acutely.

But as Sarah Rainsford explains, many young people have mobilised for action. They call themselves the "indignados" - the indignants - and they're determined to re-shape the system.