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Central African Republic: Civilians bear the brunt of decades of violence and abuses
The people of the Central African Republic have suffered decades of violence and human rights abuse. Government forces, armed groups and criminal gangs have killed unarmed men, women and children…
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Neglected Congolese Victims Deserve Justice Now, Says Amnesty International
Crimes under international law, including rape and murder, continue to be committed by the Congolese army and armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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DRC: Neglected Congolese victims deserve justice now
Crimes under international law, including rape and murder, continue to be committed by the Congolese army and armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following decades…
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No Justice for Women in DRC
Two year after Secretary Clinton's unprecedented visit to the Congo to address rampant sexual violence including mass rapes, the situation for women there might be even worse.
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United Nations Member States Meet to Discuss Arms Trade Treaty
United Nations member states meet to discuss the implementation and enforcement proposals for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
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Annual Report: Democratic Republic Of The Congo 2011
Head of state: Joseph Kabila Head of government: Adolphe Muzito Death penalty: retentionist Population: 67.8 million Life expectancy: 48 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 209/187 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 66.6 per…
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Annual Report: Angola 2011
Head of state: José Eduardo dos Santos Head of government: António Paulo Kassoma Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 19 million Life expectancy: 48.1 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 220/189…
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New mass rapes in DRC are result of horrific failure of justice
New mass rapes by members of the Congolese army in the Democratic Republic of Congo are the result of the government’s failure to bring human rights abusers to justice, Amnesty…
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The World’s Worst Places to Be a Woman
Women's rights experts were recently polled on the world's worst place to be a woman. The disturbing results are in.
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Annual Report: Congo (Republic Of) 2011
Head of state and government: Denis Sassou-Nguesso Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 3.8 million Life expectancy: 53.9 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 45/34 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 135/122 per 1,000…
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Annual Report: Rwanda 2011
Head of state and government: Paul Kagame and Bernard Makuza Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 10.3 million Life expectancy: 51.1 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 167/143 per 1,000 Adult…
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Ohio: Angry Lawyering And Doubts About Guilt
Shawn Hawkins has been recommended for clemency due to doubts about his guilt and an angry lawyer that berated his jury. Will Ohio's Governor grant clemency?