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Atrocities: A Liberian militia commander (above) loyal to the government celebrates after firing at rebel forces in 2003. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
CIVIL WAR

If the state won’t deal with civil war criminals, then civil society will

Liberia decided not to prosecute anyone for crimes committed during its first and second civil wars. Now, one organisation is documenting and aiding prosecution outside the country

  • Dounard Bondo, The Continent
3 min read
Benin, a former model democracy, is rapidly turning into an authoritarian state where press freedom and other civil liberties are in danger (Photo by Jose CABEZAS / AFP)
LIBERIA

Liberian prisoners live in appalling conditions

risoners get one meal a day, don’t have running water and cells are overcrowded, with many being pre-trial inmates

  • Dounard Bondo, The Continent
4 min read