Effort to Boost Judicial Competence
Recruitment drive for new magistrates seeks to repair image of judiciary.
30 Nov 09
Democratic Republic of Congo
Second Congo War Crimes Trial Begins
Accused deny massacre charges amid concern that people in Ituri missed court proceedings.
27 Nov 09
CAR Listeners Tune In to Broadcast
Growing demand for IWPR international justice radio programme in CAR.
27 Nov 09
New Handbook for Sudanese Journalists
Guide provides local reporters with the information they need to cover international justice issues.
27 Nov 09
Calls for LRA to Face Congo Charges
Campaigners want ICC to indict Ugandan rebels for crimes they are alleged to have committed in DRC.
26 Nov 09
Police Charges Deter Plaintiffs
Forced to pay to register complaints, Congolese look for solutions outside the law.
19 Nov 09
Street Kids Policy Change Urged
Officials are putting street children into care, but campaigners say more should be done to reunite them with their parents.
16 Nov 09
New Evidence of Abuse of Women Prisoners
Former inmate describes how corrupt jail staff collude in sexual exploitation of female convicts.
11 Nov 09
Darfur Rebel Questions Neutrality of Peacekeeping Base
Defence lawyer for rebel leader claims Khartoum used African Union camp to gain intelligence on rebels and civilians.
28 Oct 09
Comment: Constitutional Review Fears
There’s concern the process may tighten Kabila’s hold on power and further undermine judicial independence.
27 Oct 09
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