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Rwanda's 'Gacaca' genocide courts to end

The end of a painful chapter in Rwanda's history, as it formally closes a system of community courts aimed at trying suspects of the 1994 genocide. About 65 percent of those brought through the tribunals were found guilty of involvement in the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of ethnic Tutsis. Critics say the courts did not meet internationally-set standards, though those in favour of them believe it was a fast and effective way to deal with those facing trial.

By Kate Moody
01/09/2009 - HISTORY

Is the history of World War Two being rewritten?

On Tuesday, ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War in Poland were marred by spats between Russia and Eastern European states over their respective roles in the conflict. Is history being rewritten?
CHINA

Burmese refugees begin to return home

According to Chinese officials, 37,000 refugees streamed into the country from Burma following fighting in Kokang, a mainly ethnic Chinese region of Burma's Shan state. Some have now begun to return home, but fear more unrest.
FRANCE

Investigating magistrates may be axed in reform proposals

Nicolas Sarkozy is to be presented with a report on Tuesday proposing reforms of the criminal justice system including the controversial proposal that the politically independent body of investigating magistrates should be axed.

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