Nigeria: Police Officers Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
15 Sep 16
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Nigeria: Prisoners Forced to Buy Their Freedom
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
12 Sep 16
Afghan Policewomen Proud to Serve
Numbers of female officers have grown, despite social prejudice.
19 Aug 16
Afghan Police: More Female Officers Needed
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
9 Jun 16
Afghan Police Accused of Highway Abuses
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
13 Nov 15
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
2 Nov 15
Street Protest After Death in Azerbaijan Police Custody
Outburst of popular anger follows death of suspect shortly after he was taken in at a police station.
27 Aug 15
Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
23 Jan 15
Georgian Murders Highlight Violence Against Women
Rights activists accuse police of not taking domestic abuse seriously enough.
30 Oct 14
Kenya's Truth Commissioner Alarmed by Clashes
Politicians urged to watch their language and curb unruly supporters.
28 Oct 14
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