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Democracy versus kleptocracy

If western governments want to promote democracy, a good place to start would be to fight illicit financial flows

Human rights

Refugee suffering in Bay of Bengal and Mediterranean

Following EU example, Bangladesh is banning refugees to a remote island

Refugee camps

Protecting life and limb

Refugees in Kakuma and other camps face daily threats to their personal safety

Minors in prison

Finding a path to freedom

Prison authorities in Burundi grapple with the special needs of young inmates

Building bridges

Why diaspora communities are powerful development actors

In countries of residence as well as origin, policymakers should engage with migrant communities

Military coup

Where hope lies

The military coup is a major setback for democracy in Myanmar

Child prostitution

Hunger and poverty make young girls sell their bodies

Zimbabwe is seeing a spike in child prostitution as poverty and hunger spread

Global governance

Sensible utopian visions may eventually come true

In view of climate crisis, Covid-19 pandemic and computerised communication, we need more stringent global governance

Côte d’Ivoire

Reform-oriented Côte d’Ivoire has come to a standstill

To entrench democratic principles, admonishing words are not enough

Relevant reading

The Middle East and the challenge to the west

French scholar wants western governments to reconsider approach to MENA region

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