Lavery helped an estimated 100 Afghans flee Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of US and allied forces.
Lucara did not reveal the stone's gem quality but its size would make it the second largest rough diamond discovered to date, after the 3,106 carat...
The statement cited corruption, lack of transparency and non-coordination with the ministry as reasons for the closure.
“None of the goals that Afghans are seeking to achieve are possible without the full participation of women,” the statement added.