Prosecutor Seeks New Charges in DRC
As eastern region sees renewed violence, commentators question whether justice process actually deters atrocities.
18 May 12
Conflict
Armenian Alarm at Spate of Border Shootings
Border villagers say life feels like the war never ended.
18 May 12
Shock at Iraq Gun Law
In a country plagued by violence, legalising firearms ownership looks like a step in the wrong direction.
16 May 12
Muted Applause for Ugandan Rebel's Arrest
Analysts say capture of senior Lord’s Resistance Army commander does not signal disintegration of rebel group.
16 May 12
Afghans See No Signs of Security Handover in North
In Balkh province, residents say foreign troops are conducting searches just the same as before.
10 May 12
Slow Progress on Iraq Mine Clearance
Vast areas still need to be mapped before demining can take place.
8 May 12
Iraq: Sectarian Violence Fears in Diyala
Officials suspect al-Qaeda-linked militants want to set Sunni and Shia Muslims at loggerheads.
4 May 12
Homs Activist Pessimistic About UN Observers
Rate of shelling has fallen since United Nations team arrived in the area, but locals fear government forces will hit back with a vengeance when monitors leave.
1 May 12
Afghans Vote With Their Feet
Ahead of 2014 foreign troop pullout, asylum claims in Europe up 30 per cent due to civil war fears.
26 Apr 12
Son Follows Father as Afghan Peace Talks Chief
Salahuddin Rabbani named as High Peace Council chairman, a post his father held when he was murdered last year.
26 Apr 12
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