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Published in: HomeMyanmar’s 2010 elections: a human rights perspective
Benjamin Zawacki of Amnesty International details the numerous human rights concerns raised by Myanmar's anticipated...
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Published in: openSecurityWomen's plight highlighted at Afghan conference
Clinton promises security for Afghan women. Sudanese security services criticised for role in repression. Israel...
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Published in: openSecurityFragile post-election Iraq suffers sectarian bomb attacks
Baghdad bombings in wake of inconclusive election bargaining in Iraq. Suspicions mount of North Korean involvement...
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Published in: openSecurityBoycott of Burmese elections draws criticism
NLD boycott of Burmese elections draws strong criticism. Suspected coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. Sudan opposition...
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Published in: openSecurityUganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre
LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election....
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Published in: openSecurityTaliban break off closet negotiations after Pakistani crackdown
The former UN envoy to Afghanistan criticises Pakistan’s arrest of senior Taliban figures, saying this has put talks...
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Published in: openSecurityPalestinian-Israeli talks in the balance as IDF locks down West Bank
The IDF locks down parts of the occupied West Bank as uncertainty looms over talks between the Palestinian Authority...
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Published in: openSecurityEfforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem
Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem. Tibet...
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Published in: openSecurityBurma publishes first of five new election laws
Burmese military junta unveil laws for elections later this year. French navy captures 35 Somali pirate suspects....
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Published in: openSecurityUN considers withdrawal of peacekeepers from DRC
UN discusses withdrawal of peacekeepers from DRC. Burma-North Korea ties create new headache for US. Rise in birth...
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Published in: openSecurityBangladesh government accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees
Bangladesh accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees. Obama meets the Dalai Lama despite Chinese criticism; Maoists...
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Published in: openSecuritySpain agrees to take in former Guantanamo Bay inmates
Spanish government agrees to house former terrorist suspects. Sydney bomb plotters sentenced. Tymoshenko accuses...
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Published in: openSecurityBurmese Junta raises prospect of Suu Kyi release in November
Burmese dictatorship sets date for potential release of pro-democracy activist. Concern over possibility of violent...
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Published in: openSecurityIran warned time running out for negotiated nuclear settlement
Iran faces mounting international pressure on nuclear issue. UN considering withdrawal from Congo. Militants bombard...
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Published in: openSecurityMousavi supporters clash with police in Tehran
Mousavi supporters clash with police in Tehran. Afghan policeman kills five British troops in Helmand province. The...