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Jan 30 2008 10:01AM
Out in the cold in Grozny and a look at democracy in Russia

Nearly 150 families have been thrown out of their temporary homes into the cold winters night in Grozny, Chechnya. And by cold I dont mean a bit chilly todays forecast is for snow, with a maximum temperature of -5 Celcius. The families...

Jan 29 2008 3:01PM
Bloodshed in Kenya, plans for it in Turkey

News of more bloodshed, killings and chaos is coming from Kenya every day at the moment. Despite international mediators installed in the region to bring agreement between the two political leaders, the violence blazes on, leaving...

Jan 29 2008 12:21PM
Wha's like us?

To read the papers, or listen to many of our other decision-makers or opinion formers, you would be forgiven for thinking that human rights relate to other people’s problems, generally in a far off place. So here in Scotland, a country...

Jan 28 2008 5:04PM
A tale of violence and dictators

This weekend has been a busy one for the press team. Its been a heady mix of dictators and violence. Terrible violent attacks and strife continues to flare up throughout Kenya. 19 people were burned to death yesterday after a mob of...

Jan 25 2008 4:25PM
Welcome to President Musharraf

Its all go on Pakistan this weekend. President Pervez Musharraf arrives on these shores later today as part of a four-day visit. As The Telegraph reports , hes already spent most of the week gallivanting around Europe trying to...