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Adding women in peace talks can improve outcomes

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INTERNATIONAL

Women in peace negotiations.

Lack of feminicide strategy will fail Mexican women

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MEXICO

Gender violence.

Nigeria abuse allegations may not bring accountability

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NIGERIA

While the incidence and negative impact of army violence against civilians is well-known, the recent reporting has uncovered evidence of the systematic nature of these crimes…

Prisoner affair may deepen Mali's diplomatic isolation

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MALI

The contingent’s three women were released on ‘humanitarian grounds’ in September but the entire contingent was convicted on December 30 and sentenced to 20 years in prison, with…

Afghanistan faces risk of US disengagement under Trump

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AFGHANISTAN

Outlook for US-Afghanistan ties.

Middle East’s Druze may solidify Damascus relationship

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MIDDLE EAST

A previous deal saw six captives released on October 20. IS had taken women and children from Suweida’s Druze community in July. Damascus has faced widespread anger over the July…

Afghanistan's neighbours irritated by US rapprochement

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AFGHANISTAN

After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…

Iraq’s disputed Sinjar will be a long-term flashpoint

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IRAQ

Iraq’s president on March 8 ratified a law mandating reparations for Yazidi women enslaved and trafficked by Islamic State (IS). However, efforts to improve the security situation…

Growing Laos-US ties will concern Beijing

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LAOS/US

Laos/US diplomatic ties.

US-Taliban deal a long way from securing Afghan peace

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AFGHANISTAN

The US-Taliban deal.