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Win Tin, co-founder of the National League for Democracy
11/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Win Tin, co-founder of the National League for Democracy

Over the past few years, Burma has shown some willingness to open up the country to foreign business and investments. The military regime has also demonstrated some efforts towards freedom by releasing hundreds of political prisoners. But our guest, dissident Win Tin, who spent 20 years in jail, is reluctant to believe in the junta’s recent change of hearts. He tells Cyril Payen why.
Bahrainis still want change, two years after their failed Arab Spring
18/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Bahrainis still want change, two years after their failed Arab Spring

Two years after the failed uprising against the Sunni minority rulers in Bahrain, the Shiite majority continues to demand change. In Israel, the Parliament is forced to look into the death of "Prisoner X" after a media exposé. And, with this year's Oscars almost upon us, we look at the Israeli and Palestinian offerings that have been nominated this year.
Cash showers at a Chadian wedding, the police slap heard all around Bahrain and more...
05/01/2013 - THE OBSERVERS

Cash showers at a Chadian wedding, the police slap heard all around Bahrain and more...

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
IKEA apologises for use of forced East German labour
16/11/2012 - Sweden

IKEA apologises for use of forced East German labour

Swedish furniture giant IKEA has expressed deep regret following a report on Friday that revealed some of its suppliers had used forced East German prison labour to manufacture its goods.
The case of Michel Thierry Atangana
04/10/2012 - CAMEROON

The case of Michel Thierry Atangana

French businessman Michel Thierry Atangana has spent the past 15 years behind bars in Cameroon. In 1997 he was accused of embezzling public funds, put on trial without a lawyer and sentenced to 15 years in jail. A court in the capital Yaoundé will soon decide if he can walk out of prison a free man or remain in his cell for another 15 years. For Mr Atangana’s family, lawyer and many observers of Cameroonian politics, both his trials were purely political.
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Burma releases political prisoners in new amnesty
18/09/2012 - BURMA

Burma releases political prisoners in new amnesty

Burma has released about 60 political prisoners in a new amnesty, a member of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy said Tuesday, a day after the government said it would free hundreds of inmates, including foreign nationals.
Burma to release hundreds of prisoners under amnesty
17/09/2012 - BURMA

Burma to release hundreds of prisoners under amnesty

Burma announced Monday that it would release 514 detainees under an amnesty, including political prisoners and some foreign nationals. The move comes following a Human Rights Watch statement Monday calling for the release of all political detainees.
Ramadan: a wave of support for Syrian refugees
04/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Ramadan: a wave of support for Syrian refugees

Thousands of Syrian refugees hoping to leave the violence of their country's civil war behind them head to Algeria. Next, in Tunisia, we witness angry protests at plans to compensate victims of repression under the former regime. Critics say the government should be spending its money elsewhere. Finally, we look at what the future may hold for women in Libya.
Justice for victims of Argentina's stolen children
06/07/2012 - ARGENTINA

Justice for victims of Argentina's stolen children

After years of legal wrangling, the families of Argentina's stolen children have finally seen justice done. Former dictators Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone, both already serving life sentences for their roles in Argentina's "Dirty War", which left nearly 30 thousand political opponants missing or dead, were convicted for their part in abducting the children of political prisoners. The verdict only came about because of the tireless work of a group of determined grandmothers.
Judge delays tax trial of former PM Tymoshenko
28/04/2012 - UKRAINE

Judge delays tax trial of former PM Tymoshenko

The tax evasion trial of Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, imprisoned on separate charges critics say were politically motivated, was postponed on Saturday until May 21. Tymoshenko had asked for a trial delay due to health reasons.
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