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Abusing Citizenship in Zambia—Again
The manipulation of citizenship laws for political purposes has long been a popular way of excluding opponents and silencing critics. In Zambia it's become all too familiar.
Case Watch: Australia's Complicity in Torture—An Update
Did the Australian government participate in the overseas detention and torture of one of its citizens? A new independent inquiry has answers.
Open Society Justice Initiative Responds to Cambodian Government Comments
The Open Society Justice Initiative Underlines its Record of Support for Khmer Rouge Tribunal.
The Life and Death of Detainees in Kyrgyzstan
Widespread use of torture, deaths in police custody, dismal prison conditions—it's time for Kyrgyzstan to take action on the rampant abuses within its justice system.
UN Must Confront Political Interference in Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Court
The Open Society Justice Initiative has urged the United Nations to respond to the resignation of a senior investigating judge at the Khmer Rouge tribunal in Cambodia by addressing the issue of political interference in the court's work.
African Tribunal Reinforces Nationality Rights for Children
The African Union body responsible for protecting children’s rights has urged Kenya to grant citizenship to children of its stateless Nubian minority, in a ruling that marks a victory in the battle against statelessness across the continent and beyond.
Case Watch: An African Victory in the Struggle against Statelessness
A decision by an African regional children's rights committee delivered on behalf of tens of thousands of children in Kenya who grow up without citizenship rights has set a new standard for tribunals both in Africa and around the world in the...
Delivering Timely Justice in Africa
Two people closely involved in efforts to reduce the number of prisoners awaiting trial in Uganda talk about the challenges they face.
Fear and Statelessness in Mauritania
An outbreak of violence in southern Mauritania has drawn attention to fears among the country's black population that a government census could lead to loss of citizenship rights.
Luxury Cars Worth $5m Add to UNESCO’s Prize Humiliation
The seizure of luxury cars by French police investigating corruption underlines why UNESCO should not go ahead with a prize honoring President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea.
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Court Excludes Victims' Voices
A recent decision by the co-investigating judges at the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal in Cambodia marks a setback to the principle that victims of international crimes should be given a voice in the courtroom.
All Change at the ICC: Time to Focus on Merit, Not Connections
Over the next several months, the International Criminal Court will undergo its most significant leadership transition since coming into existence. It presents a major challenge and a significant opportunity.
The Return: Dilemmas for Congolese Refugees in Rwanda
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are poised to return to their home country after more than a decade of exile in neighboring Rwanda. They face a cold welcome.
Equatorial Guinea’s Obiang Prepares for New UNESCO Prize Bid
There are signs that Equatorial Guinea is laying the groundwork for a new bid to persuade UNESCO’s board that, after 32 years of dictatorial and repressive rule, President Teodoro Obiang is a man worth honoring.
Qaddafi: No Asylum Across Libya's Southern Border
Burkina Faso and Niger have both signed the Rome Treaty setting up the International Criminal Court, which should rule them out as potential havens for Muammar Qaddafi, the deposed Libyan leader.
Stateless Children: Implementing the Right to Rights
James A. Goldston, executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative, highlights the impact of statelessness on children, and makes six recommendations to the international community on how to respond.
Briefing Paper: ICC Confirmation of Charges Hearings on Kenya Situation
This paper sets out the background to the pretrial confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court against William Samoei Ruto, Henry Kiprono Kosgey, and Joseph Arap Sang, three leading Kenyan figures accused of crimes against...
Corporate War Crimes: Prosecuting the Pillage of Natural Resources
Reviving corporate liability for pillaging natural resources is not simply about protecting property rights during conflict—it can also play a significant role in preventing atrocity.
Stateless in the Dominican Republic: One Family's Story
When two-month-old Rosleidi fell ill, her mother, Roxana, counted on the family's health insurance to provide her daughter with the care she needed. Were it only so simple.
Qaddafi's Arrest Warrant: To Seal or Not to Seal
Muammar Qaddafi's recent offer to talk has raised the question of whether the transition to peace is helped or hampered by a public International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Would keeping indictments confidential facilitate justice?