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In Kazakhstan, where elections are superfluous

In Kazakhstan, where elections are superfluous

While Nursultan Nazarbayev is around, there’s little chance of marching in the streets of Astana and Almaty.

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Where torture goes (almost) unpunished

Where torture goes (almost) unpunished

Indonesian soldiers accused of posting torture videos on YouTube receive jail sentences for “disobeying orders”.

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Why has the left neglected the Tamils of Sri Lanka?

Why has the left neglected the Tamils of Sri Lanka?

Human tragedy on this South Asian island is all but ignored.

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Wake up to the real refugee issue, Australia

Wake up to the real refugee issue, Australia

The problem in this debate is not people smuggling.

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The Russian regions that are banning

The Russian regions that are banning "gay propaganda"

This legislation essentially prohibits the public discussion of homosexuality. The British press is depressingly silent.

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The Tunisian fruitseller who changed the Middle East

The Tunisian fruitseller who changed the Middle East

Time magazine's 2011 Person of the Year award should go to the late Mohammad Al Bouazizi.

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The NS Interview: Albie Sachs, lawyer and anti-apartheid campaigner

The NS Interview: Albie Sachs, lawyer and anti-apartheid campaigner

“If you’re fighting for justice, your methods have to be just”

Nadarkhani: The Iranian Embassy makes a statement

Nadarkhani: The Iranian Embassy makes a statement

Iranian Court of Appeal still to issue final verdict.

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To Hang an Apostate

To Hang an Apostate

Yousef Nadarkhani sentenced to die for changing his religion.

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The trial and punishment of Yousef Nadarkhani

The trial and punishment of Yousef Nadarkhani

Is a man to be executed for "apostasy"?

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