ANALYSIS For more than ten years, a prosecutor has investigated the role that Swedish oil company Lundin Energy played in war crimes allegedly committed in the company’s concession area during the civil war in Sudan. For decades, the victims of these events have been waiting for justice. But what responsibility do the financial institutions that invested in the company … [Läs mer...]
The corruption in DR Congo: a cancer not treated
ANALYSIS Since independence in 1960 leaders in the DR Congo have succeeded one another at the top of the state to plunder, enrich themselves and ruin the country via shady practices: bribes, rigged calls for tenders, overbilling, tax evasion. From mining and oil, through forestry, public administration, justice, the army, to education, corruption and impunity are present … [Läs mer...]
Grave challenges for minority protection across Europe today
ANALYSIS The rights of national minorities are increasingly challenged today due to rising nationalism, populism and xenophobic movements across Europe. In a report to the European Council, concern is expressed over xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism and anti-ziganism. The report also deplores the wide-spread failure of mainstream politicians and others to condemn … [Läs mer...]
Brev från Afrika till Amerika
ÖPPET BREV Många afrikaner tror och hoppas att Joe Bidens presidentmandat ska innebära en helt ny inriktning än föregångarens. Det skriver den kongolesiske journalisten Joseph R Kafuka i ett öppet brev till USA:s nye president. Han lyfter fram flera exempel på den förre presidentens politik, som den brutala nedskärningen av utvecklingshjälpen till Afrika och dryga … [Läs mer...]
The military again rules Myanmar
ANALYSIS Following decades of military rule under Ne Win and other generals, Myanmar in 2011 opened up to the outside world. A vibrant civil society emerged with elected political leaders and an abundance of publications and NGOs. But now again, the military rules, and civilian elected leaders have been detained. While many international leaders have protested, others remain … [Läs mer...]