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Anti Putin demonstrators gather at the Brandenburg Gate to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.

Anti Putin demonstrators gather at the Brandenburg Gate to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

What’s Holding up the Special Tribunal for Putin?

Ukraine is battling to build an international consensus over the denial of immunity.

31 Jan 25

People hold banners, flags and photographs during a rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian soldiers who are being held prisoners of war by the Russians, on January 18, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

People hold banners, flags and photographs during a rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian soldiers who are being held prisoners of war by the Russians, on January 18, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Faces Trial for Murder of Ukrainian POW

Case marks first time defendant in such a case has been physically present in court.

31 Jan 25

A mural of a Ukrainian serviceman is pictured on the side of an apartment block in Kharkiv's Saltivka district on January 20, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

A mural of a Ukrainian serviceman is pictured on the side of an apartment block in Kharkiv's Saltivka district on January 20, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Commander Has Life Sentence Upheld on Appeal

Court confirms guilt of battalion commander who ordered soldiers to fire on civilians in Kharkiv on the first day of all-out invasion.

30 Jan 25

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, elected in March 2021 had promised to usher in an era of increased political openness. However the kidnappings and disappearances continued to plague the system.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, elected in March 2021 had promised to usher in an era of increased political openness. However the kidnappings and disappearances continued to plague the system. © Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Tanzania: Action Urged Against Political Kidnapping

Critics warn that state agencies seem incapable of addressing incidents effectively.

22 Jan 25

Wednesday, 31 Jul ‘24

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25 Jun 24

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