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Sri Lankan civilians trapped in 'no fire zone' - 25 Apr 09

As the Sri Lankan government confronts the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), between 15,000 and 50,000 civilians are estimated to be trapped in the conflict zone - a four square kilometre pocke...

Regions: Sri Lanka

Issues: Armed conflict, Internally displaced persons, Violence

aljazeeraenglish

May 6 09

Witnessed: 1067 times

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Civilians suffer in Sri Lanka conflict - 19 Apr 09

The Sri Lankan government has created a "no-fire" zone is northern Sri Lanka as a refuge for civilians in the ongoing conflict. ...

Regions: Sri Lanka

Issues: Armed conflict, Humanitarian, Internally displaced persons

aljazeeraenglish

May 6 09

Witnessed: 1146 times

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Screams for help at China's secret 'black jails'

Some Chinese seeking help from the central government against local injustices are instead ending up in secret detention centres controlled by local politicians. ...

Regions: China

Issues: Detention

aljazeeraenglish

Apr 29 09

Witnessed: 719 times

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Chad refugee camps foster Darfur rebels - 16 Apr 09

Thousands of people who fled violence in Sudan's Darfur province live in refugee camps in neighbouring Chad. ...

Regions: Chad, Sudan

Issues: Internally displaced persons, Refugees

aljazeeraenglish

Apr 16 09

Witnessed: 2503 times

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Sudan rebels fight to forge a new country - 15 Apr 09

The Justice and Equality Movement rebel group is a powerful force in Sudan, with a large array of weaponry and trucks. ...

Regions: Chad, Sudan

Issues: Discrimination, Justice, Refugees

aljazeeraenglish

Apr 16 09

Witnessed: 1142 times

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Protests continue in Georgian capital - 14 April 09

For the sixth day in a row, protesters are on the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, calling for their president's resignation. ...

Regions: Georgia, Russia

Issues: Corruption

aljazeeraenglish

Apr 14 09

Witnessed: 1518 times

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Georgia's 'campaign of civil disobedience' - 10 April 09

Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgia's president, has said he won't resign, despite thousands of protesters keeping up the pressure on him for a second day. ...