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Concerns over contempt of court prosecution in Fiji: Civil society must be free to uphold accountability

Human rights activist Reverend Akuila Yabaki has been handed a suspended sentence of three months’ imprisonment. In response, we urge that for a peaceful transition to democracy in Fiji, civil society must be free to fulfil their role on behalf of the communities they represent.

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Peter Price joins Conciliation Resources as Chair

The former Bishop of Bath & Wells, The Rt. Rev. Peter Price, has become the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for Conciliation Resources. With his long-standing interest in international affairs, Peter is well-matched to head up the organisation.

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Innovation in mediation support: The International Contact Group in Mindanao

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00

This practice paper - the first in a series on different themes related to Conciliation Resources' peacebuilding insight – explores the role played by the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Mindanao peace process in achieving a framework peace agreement, and examines the contribution of hybrid mechanisms to the field of mediation and conflict transformation.

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Balance of Competences review: a peacebuilder’s perspective

Sanne Tielemans comments on the UK Government's review of the EU Balance of Competences and highlights how, while the EU's contribution to peace has increased in recent decades, a greater focus on peacebuilding over military and crisis responses is required in order to positively impact conflict-affected communities.

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Evidence for the Foreign Policy Report on the Balance of Competences between the UK and the EU

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00

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EU decision to ban the military wing of Hezbollah risks closing avenues for dialogue and further destabilising Lebanon’s precarious peace

David Newton comments on the decision of EU Foreign Ministers to add the military wing of Hezbollah to their list of banned terrorist organisations. What effect might this have on the EU's credibility and role in Lebanon, and the country's already fragile peace prospects?

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Annual audited report and accounts 2012

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

The directors and trustees of Conciliation Resources present their report and audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2012

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The Impact of Conflict on Young People in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

The long-standing and intractable issue of Kashmir between Pakistan and India is of great importance for the young people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The costs of this deep-rooted conflict have become increasingly difficult for Pakistan and India, and for the people of the erstwhile state of Kashmir in particular.

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Liberia–Côte d’Ivoire Border Situation: June 2013

Sat, 06/01/2013 - 12:00

Situation report and policy recommendations by Janet Adama Mohammed, West Africa Programme Director, based on visits; focusing on cross-border relations and governance issues.

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Good news on the Amnesty Act, but bleak regional outlook for LRA defections

On behalf of our civil-society partners in four countries affected by the Lord's Resistance Army conflict, Fr Ernest Sugule, director of a Congolese NGO and Editor-in-Chief of grassroots newsletter 'The Voice of Peace', shares some of the recent highs and lows, as well as ongoing concerns within the region.

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