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Uganda Ceasefire Brings Hope

Bosniaks Still Seek Serbia Genocide Conviction

And a German court ruling in a genocide case might help them achieve that.

New Light Shed on Belgrade Role in Bosnian War

Book by Milosevic ally reveals damning details of Serbia’s involvement in the conflict.

Leading Journalist Murdered in South Kyrgyzstan

Alisher Saipov was a highly respected journalist who made it his mission to write for Central Asian as well as foreign readers.

Kazak Constitutional Reform Strengthens President

Changes to the political structure and election system have been portrayed as democratic, but the current head of state is the main beneficiary.

A Blot on Africa's Copybook

While African civil society mobilises in solidarity with Zimbabweans, governments and regional bodies remain silent.

A Family Scandal

Elderly men often take young women as their brides - but their families don’t always approve.

Darfur's Lifeline Radio

When did you last hear a good news story coming out of Darfur? Have you ever heard a good news story from there?

Selective Prosecutions Could Undermine Justice for Congo

The International Criminal Court’s prosecution of Thomas Lubanga is too simplistic a solution to the vast array of war crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

American Pullout Would Shatter Democratic Hopes

A swift end to the multinational military presence would lead to mayhem, with the army still incapable of holding down armed militias and al-Qaeda insurgents.