Afghanistan: Farkhunda's Death Prompts Self-Reflection
At debates in southern regions, speakers acknowledge that irrational emotion often blanks out common sense in public narratives, with sometimes fatal consequences.
1 May 15
Conflict resolution
Afghan Broadcasters Warned Against Graphic Footage
Speakers at IWPR debates ask for more sensitive reporting of stories involving violence.
18 Mar 15
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
26 Feb 15
Nigeria: Grazing Routes to Ethnic Bloodshed
Limited resources like water and grazing have led to increasingly frequent battles between agriculturalists and nomadic pastoralists.
23 Feb 15
First Prosecution for Internet Hate Speech in Kazakstan
“Ethnic insult” charge comes at a time when the Russian minority question has come to the fore.
4 Feb 15
Islamic Radicalisation Threat to Kenyan Children
Schools and mosques become the focus as Islamic militants seek to exploit local grievances.
13 Nov 14
Mosque-Church Dispute Divides Georgian Village
Assigning a contested building for a neutral purpose hasn’t worked.
7 Nov 14
Reset in Azerbaijan-Armenia Talks Process?
High-level meetings after a long break offer hope of new momentum in long-running negotiations on Karabakh.
7 Nov 14
Reducing Tensions on Central Asian Borders
Strong ties between Tajik and Kyrgyz governments prevent local unrest from getting out of hand.
4 Nov 14
Afghans Discuss Ways Towards Peace
Some see peace as a result of top-down policies, others as something for individuals to work toward.
3 Nov 14
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