Injured Syrians treated in Lebanon

A year after the uprising began, more and more wounded Syrians are entering Lebanon. Over the last few months, three hospitals in the northern town Tripoli have set aside wards to treat Syrian refugees hurt in the violence across the border. The issue is sensitive, with Lebanon's current government dominated by factions close to Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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By Lucy FIELDER

08/01/2010 - PAKISTAN

Attacks against Shi'ites on the increase in Pakistan

Pakistan is already struggling to contain the Taliban insurgency threatening the country. But it could also facing an internal battle along religious divides. Attacks against Shi'ite Muslims have been on the increase in recent months, resulting in several thousand deaths.

07/01/2010 - FOCUS

Guinean crisis: End in sight ?

As Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara recovers from last month's assassination attempt in a Morocco hospital, his temporary replacement is setting the wheels of change in motion. Acting leader Sekouba Konaté has invited the opposition to name a Prime Minister, potentially opening the door for a civilian government to take charge once again in Conakry.

07/01/2010 - RWANDA

France and Rwanda reconciled?

Diplomatic relations between Rwanda and France have been difficult for years. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused France playing a part in his country's 1994 genocide. France retaliated by issuing arrest warrants for top political figures, accusing them of being behind former president Juvénal Habyiarimana's assassination. Will the two counties be able to put the past behind them?

06/01/2010 - Union pour la Méditerranée

Reviving the Mediterranean Union

18 months after its creation, diplomats met in Cairo in an effort to jump-start the Union for the Mediterranean, pet project of French president Nicolas Sarkozy. So far, it's been difficult getting the project off the ground. But those working to revive it hope that choosing a Secretary General will help.

06/01/2010 - KASHMIR

Kashmir's ongoing battle for independence

In January 1990, Indian security forces opened fire on unarmed Kashmiris protesting for independence. Twenty years later, the movement for independence is still battling on. Up to 5,000 people have died in the conflict so far, with another 8,000 missing. Last month, unmarked mass graves were found across the state, where nearly 2,600 bodies have been abandoned.

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