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Activists say the Mubarak trial has to prove that Egyptian institutions can be improved and that no-one can get away with doing something wrong.

Activists say the Mubarak trial has to prove that Egyptian institutions can be improved and that no-one can get away with doing something wrong. © Presidenza della Repubblica/Wikimedia

Trials of Ex-Dictators Under the Spotlight

What purpose do they serve and is there a danger of them turning into show trials?

9 Aug 11

Corruption Alleged in East Congo Land Disputes

Judiciary accused of taking bribes to order property transfers.

19 Jul 11

Uzbeks, Turkmen Wary of Russian-Led Economic Forum

6 Jun 11

Renowned Uzbek Poet Freed, Then Exiled

2 Jun 11

Mushviq Aliyev, whose shop was demolished soon after he sold his home to buy it. (Photo: Gulnur Ragifgizi)

Mushviq Aliyev, whose shop was demolished soon after he sold his home to buy it. (Photo: Gulnur Ragifgizi)

Demolitions Cause Fury in West Azerbaijan

Local government insists it has the right to clear shops to make way for road, but owners say they've been offered nothing in return.

17 May 11

Natalýa Şabuns (Foto: N. Şabuns)

Natalýa Şabuns (Foto: N. Şabuns)

Turkmen Activist Speaks Out on Passport Restrictions

4 May 11

Tajikistan's Reluctant Soldiers

4 May 11

Tajik Prison Staff Convicted Over Jailbreak

Top security officials as well as rank-and-file guards should be made accountable for systemic failures, experts say.

15 Apr 11

Jailhouse Blues in Kyrgyzstan

14 Apr 11

Evicted and Tricked in Tajikistan

1 Apr 11

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