Question about Danny's role
So if I understand this correctly, Danny is a diamond smuggler. He obtains diamonds from the RUF commander and then smuggles them out of the country to Liberia where they are exchanged for firearms from Colonel Coetzee. If this is correct, why then doesn't Danny have safe passage with the RUF? Throughout the movie, he's constantly running and hiding from them. Also, if the Colonel needs the diamonds from the RUF-controlled mines, why does he then carry out militarized operations that wipe them out? Clearly I'm confused so a little clarification is appreciated!
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