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Mauritania's tough anti-slavery laws face tougher resistance

Mauritania became the last country to abolish slavery 34 years ago, but despite ever harsher laws which now declare the practice a crime against humanity, a deeply ingrained resistance has made the shackles hard to break. A new law adopted last week doubling prison terms for offenders has been hailed as a sign the government […]

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ICC orders review of Kenya non-cooperation decision

South Sudan peace deal: key points to end war

Guatemala's ex-despot Rios Montt has dementia: doctors

Convicted Serb war criminal Mrksic dies

Amnesty demands UN probe into alleged Yemen war crimes

Syria slams UN envoy for criticism of air strikes

UN backs new Syria peace plan after govt strikes kill nearly 100

Norwegian fund excludes four Asian companies over palm oil

Syria strikes toll nears 100, UN aid chief 'horrified'

Penpics of key players in Sri Lanka's general election

8 badly hurt in UN helicopter accident in Sudan's Darfur

Gbagbo-linked ICoast youth group changes tune with pledge of peace

Sudan's war-hit Nuba showcase heritage at Khartoum festival

Kosovo Serb leader hospitalised due to hunger strike

Egypt rejects HRW call for UN probe into protest deaths

Penpics of key players in Sri Lanka's general election

Sri Lanka ex-strongman Rajapakse in election comeback bid

Three key figures in Greek ruling party's internal war