Prison Overhaul Controversy
Prisoners worried about being transferred to dangerous part of North Kivu as part of overhaul of local jails.
Central Bank Chief Rides Monetary Storm
Allegations that cash provided by Zimbabwe’s monetary authority was illegally converted into foreign currency.
ZANU-PF Sees Police as Captive Vote
Fears that postal ballots cast by uniformed services will be misused.
ZANU-PF Election Trickery Exposed
Recount appears to have been part of a ruling party strategy to force a run-off and make sure Mugabe wins it.
Press Integrity Questioned
Conference hears that large numbers of journalists in northern Uganda accept bribes in order to make ends meet.
Call for Lubanga Charges to Cover Rape
UN representative says child soldier charges against Congolese rebel commander should be interpreted as covering crimes of sexual violence.
LRA Child Victims Neglected
No end to suffering of children abducted by the rebels.
Aid Groups Warn of Rural Genocide
Relief workers, struggling to reach areas hit by ZANU-PF violence, say conditions rapidly deteriorating.
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