Barrett Holmes Pitner
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Liberia: One Step Forward
Victory for incumbent president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is good news despite election boycott by her chief opponent.
24 Nov 11
Uganda: Future of War Crimes Trials in Question
Granting of amnesty for alleged rebel commander may jeopardise other cases.
14 Oct 11
Defence Challenge Case Against Mbarushimana
Lawyers deny accused was responsible for rebel group’s crimes in eastern Congo.
28 Sep 11
Alleged Libyan Rebel Abuses Revealed
Rights organisations urge interim Tripoli authority to curb reported abuses and commit to fair system of justice.
13 Sep 11
Tunisia's Crowded Media Scene
Voters finding it hard to pick which party to vote amid deluge of information from media.
2 Sep 11
War on LRA Rebels Loses Momentum
Efforts to defeat feared group run into trouble as regional governments fail to address threat.
17 Aug 11
Avoiding One-Party Rule in South Sudan
World’s newest country faces challenge of establishing democracy that includes all factions.
25 Jul 11
Questions Raised Over Landmark Ugandan Trial
As the first LRA rebel is set to face justice, experts wonder whether the court trying him can adequately handle the case.
11 Jul 11
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