Liberia’s quest for reconciliation after decades of waiting
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Liberia’s quest for reconciliation after decades of waiting
Despite the cessation of hostilities, the wounds inflicted during the civil wars persist, as many victims and survivors feel that justice has been ...
As Trinidad & Tobago’s Court of Appeal reverses buggery law ruling, does the colonial grip persist?
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As Trinidad & Tobago’s Court of Appeal reverses buggery law ruling, does the colonial grip persist?
Two of the three Appeal Court judges found that the outdated "buggery" law must remain on the statute books on the grounds that it is a “saved la...
MediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador
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MediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador
Can technology combat disinformation? In the middle of Ecuador's tense presidential campaign, a hackathon in Quito gathered efforts to face th...
Q&A: Meet Shakuntala Marndi, Santali-language activist and Wikimedian
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Q&A: Meet Shakuntala Marndi, Santali-language activist and Wikimedian
Amrit Sufi interviews Shakuntala Marndi, a Santali-language Wikipedian, about her efforts to promote Santali online, particularly through her blog ...
The controversy over grasslands in eastern Sri Lanka
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The controversy over grasslands in eastern Sri Lanka
Dairy farmers in Eastern Sri Lanka are facing challenges as external crop cultivators acquire traditional grazing lands. For centuries, these grass...
Armenia and Azerbaijan stuck yet again in signing peace deal
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Armenia and Azerbaijan stuck yet again in signing peace deal
The announcement came from both ministries of foreign affairs on March 13 informing journalists that the negotiations on the text of the peace deal...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, which reflects its cultural diversity.
El Salvador, a new migrant prison under the Trump administration
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El Salvador, a new migrant prison under the Trump administration
“This sets a dangerous precedent”: Experts warn of the arbitrary use of old laws to criminalize migration.
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In Turkey, a controversial law on cybersecurity is widely seen as yet another censorship tool
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In Turkey, a controversial law on cybersecurity is widely seen as yet another censorship tool
The Media and Rights Studies Association (MLSA) highlighted several problematic nuances such as punishing journalists working on data security with...