Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa
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Sri Lanka’s Tamils Face State Discrimination
After losing civil war, Sri Lanka’s Tamil culture and political organizations has been regulated by government
Cambodia Dissident Home to Join Opposition in Election
Recently pardoned Cambodia dissident home from exile in order to support opposition election
French Concerns Slow US-EU Trade Deal
Gigantic US-EU trade deal could encourage European unity and strengthen democracy if designed well
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
Cambodia Dissident Not Allowed in Thailand
Cambodia dissident one of nation’s most prominent is refused entry to neighboring Thailand
Is French Democracy in Perdition?
Lies, cheating, corruption… These striking words become familiar to French people. As of today, 70% of them don’t trust politicians. French Democracy.
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
First Lady Becoming French Children’s Champion
Partner of President, Valerie Trierweiler, seeks to become global French Children’s Champion for youth rights using stage to highlight plight of world’s children
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins