Afghan Police Accused of Highway Abuses
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
13 Nov 15
Police
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
Governance Row Threatens Kenyan Devolution
Observers say that by ignoring court orders, Senate members are undermining the rule of law.
8 Mar 14
Will Vetting Clean Up Kenya's Police?
Critics say current process is flawed and further challenges lie ahead.
3 Mar 14
Doubts Over Afghan Police Loyalties
Critics say force remains riddled with local factional interests.
17 Feb 12
Afghanistan: Aug/Sep '11 Part II
IWPR story revealed that members of village security forces in Kapisa province were quitting over poor pay and equipment.
3 Nov 11
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