Indiscriminate bombing by the government also took a high civilian toll, as did landmines, starvation and disease. The United Nations reported that between May and October 1993 as many as 1,000 people were dying every day in Angola - more than in any other conflict in the world at the time. This totals 184,000 people. October the Lusaka Protocol is initialled, marking the end of the 'Third War'. Localised fighting continues.
Fighting continues in diamond areas.
Neither side was prepared to concede this lucrative asset. The diamond producing areas, including Lunda Norte, suffer. There is an escalation in tension as attacks by both sides increase. As of early December FAA forces have surrounded Bailundo and Andulo and many within the country and outside observers are predicting imminent full scale conflict. Diamonds have continued to be delivered to the CSO in terms of the contract covering production from the Cuango area on behalf of the Angolan state diamond mining company, Endiama.