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International pressure on Gaddafi mounts

Published on: 28 February 2011

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

International pressure on Gaddafi mounts. Belarus violates Ivorian arms embargo as violence escalates. Rangoon bomb...

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Egyptian army declares it will not use force against civilians as protests intensify

Published on: 31 January 2011

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

Egypt's military maintain ambiguous stance on protests. 99% of southerners vote for independence, according to first...

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Human security in Burma: an unreachable conclusion?

Published on: 16 December 2010

Written by: Thanawat Pimoljinda All articles by Thanawat Pimoljinda

Human trafficking needs a joint-up approach if it is to be beaten in Burma, says Thanawat Pimoljinda

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Burma implicated in nuclear weapons construction

Published on: 10 December 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The Myanmar military government is allegedly attempting to gain nuclear weapons with the aid of North Korea. Chinese...

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Burma’s elections: towards realistic hope

Published on: 24 November 2010

Written by: David Scott Mathieson All articles by David Scott Mathieson

The traces of optimism that had surrounded Burma’s first notionally democratic experience for two decades vanish on...

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Obama reaches out to Muslims on visit to Indonesia

Published on: 9 November 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Obama calls for building bridges with Muslim world. Pro-democratic parties concede defeat in Myanmar. Afghans upbeat...

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Fears of increased violence after top Mexican drug lord killed during day-long battle

Published on: 8 November 2010

Written by: Daniel C All articles by Daniel C

Feared drug lord ‘Tony the Storm’ killed in battle near the US-Mexico border. Post-election fighting causes...

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China blocks UN report on the use of Chinese arms in Darfur

Published on: 21 October 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

China attempts to block UN report on Chinese arms in Darfur. Ten killed in Mindanao bus bombing. Pre-election...

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Myanmar’s 2010 elections: a human rights perspective

Published on: 30 July 2010

Written by: Benjamin Zawacki All articles by Benjamin Zawacki

Benjamin Zawacki of Amnesty International details the numerous human rights concerns raised by Myanmar's anticipated...

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Women's plight highlighted at Afghan conference

Published on: 20 July 2010

Written by: Patricia Rich All articles by Patricia Rich

Clinton promises security for Afghan women. Sudanese security services criticised for role in repression. Israel...

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Fragile post-election Iraq suffers sectarian bomb attacks

Published on: 11 May 2010

Written by: Andrea Glioti All articles by Andrea Glioti

Baghdad bombings in wake of inconclusive election bargaining in Iraq. Suspicions mount of North Korean involvement...

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Boycott of Burmese elections draws criticism

Published on: 1 April 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

NLD boycott of Burmese elections draws strong criticism. Suspected coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. Sudan opposition...

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Uganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre

Published on: 30 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election....

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Taliban break off closet negotiations after Pakistani crackdown

Published on: 19 March 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The former UN envoy to Afghanistan criticises Pakistan’s arrest of senior Taliban figures, saying this has put talks...

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Palestinian-Israeli talks in the balance as IDF locks down West Bank

Published on: 12 March 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The IDF locks down parts of the occupied West Bank as uncertainty looms over talks between the Palestinian Authority...

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Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem

Published on: 10 March 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem. Tibet...

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Burma publishes first of five new election laws

Published on: 9 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

Burmese military junta unveil laws for elections later this year. French navy captures 35 Somali pirate suspects....

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UN considers withdrawal of peacekeepers from DRC

Published on: 4 March 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

UN discusses withdrawal of peacekeepers from DRC. Burma-North Korea ties create new headache for US. Rise in birth...

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Bangladesh government accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees

Published on: 18 February 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

Bangladesh accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees. Obama meets the Dalai Lama despite Chinese criticism; Maoists...

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Spain agrees to take in former Guantanamo Bay inmates

Published on: 15 February 2010

Written by: Maddy Fry All articles by Maddy Fry

Spanish government agrees to house former terrorist suspects. Sydney bomb plotters sentenced. Tymoshenko accuses...

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