Solomon Vandy is a fictional character from the novel and film "Blood Diamond." He is a fisherman from Sierra Leone who becomes a victim of the civil war in the late 1990s. Solomon is separated from his family and forced to work in diamond mines, where he discovers a rare pink diamond. Throughout the story, Solomon's journey highlights the impact of conflict diamonds on individuals and communities. His character represents the struggle for survival and the quest to reunite with his family amidst the chaos of war and exploitation in Africa.