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Regime's Sham Civil Society Claim

The idea of civil society as conceived by the government is a pretence.

1 Feb 10

New solutions beyond the regime’s control are needed to allow the truth to reach the masses.

26 Jan 10

With little popular support, Sanjar Umarov hoped the West would back his calls for political change, but this proved illusory.

30 Nov 09

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.

19 Nov 09

Reforms contain many retrograde steps and look like an attempt to bolster president.

13 Nov 09

Regional war crimes prosecutors must learn from Hague tribunal’s mistakes.

28 Jul 08

Fine print of Karadzic indictment will determine scope of genocide charges and extent to which Belgrade’s role is highlighted.

25 Jul 08

Arrest of Radovan Karadzic shows Serbian security services can locate war crimes suspects if the political will is there.

23 Jul 08

The Zimbabwean president is a past master at orchestrating the political process and playing to vested interests.

11 Apr 08

A one-time admirer of Robert Mugabe reflects on the harm the president has inflicted on Zimbabwe – and what can be done to reverse the damage.

11 Apr 08

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