Sudan, the impossible revolution

For months, sporadic protests against the regime in Khartoum have been systematically put down. Like thousands of other Sudanese citizens, Rudwan Dawod is demanding freedom and democracy for his country. Rudwan was arrested, tortured and charged with terrorism. Though later acquitted, he's since been forced to live in exile. France 24 witnessed his struggle - an uphill battle with no happy end in sight yet.

REPORTERS

By Caroline DUMAY

PHILIPPINES

Jolo, stronghold of Islamist group Abu Sayyaf

FRANCE 24's reporters defied a ban on entering the island of Jolo, in the south of the Philippines, where Islamist group Abu Sayyaf has been multiplying abductions of foreigners. As they discovered, the tension there is palpable.

FRANCE

Hard times in La Clayette

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Burgundy, La Clayette is your typical small countryside town. But one of the town's main employers has shut down and others may soon follow suit, leaving the two thousand local residents stranded.

PAKISTAN

Islamic law for peace

As international concern grows over the Taliban's control of Pakistan's Swat valley, where they impose their interpretation of Sharia law, FRANCE 24 reporters travelled into this volatile valley to meet insurgents and see if peace has returned.

JAPAN

Parental kidnappings

In Japan, kidnappings of children by one of their parents are frequent and concern both mixed and Japanese couples. Worse, Japanese law leaves the parent wanting to see their child again with no recourse.

JUSTICE - FRANCE

'Barbarian gang' trial recalls the gruesome killing of Ilan Halimi

The trial of Youssouf Fofana, leader of the "Barbarian gang" accused of kidnapping, torturing and killing a young Jewish man, Ilan Halimi, is to start on April 29. FRANCE 24 visited the housing estate near Paris where Halimi was held captive.

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