Kayleigh Shebs

Republic of Niger ordered to compensate woman held as slave

October 27, 2008 10:33:00 am

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) found the government of Niger liable Monday for failing to aid a young woman who was held in slavery for ten years. The...

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Kenya parliament endorses truth and reconciliation commission

Kayleigh Shebs

October 24, 2008 01:29:00 pm

Kenya's parliament Thursday passed a bill endorsing the formation of a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) to investigate alleged human rights violations committed in the country between Kenya's independence...

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