The trial of the former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré, marks a remarkable success for international justice: it’s the first time a former African leader has been held to account for atrocity crimes before an African court. (Published: April 25, 2016)  Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

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Our experts pass verdict on Testimony, the new legal thriller from American author Scott Turow set against the background of the International Criminal Court. (Published: August 3, 2017) Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony

Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Obiang is the first senior public figure to go to trial for corruption outside his home country. (Published: July 3, 2017) Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

The Unprecedented Trial of Teodorin Obiang

This installment of Talking Justice looks at how independent civil society groups are under attack in Hungary and around the world. (Published: June 5, 2017)  Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

Civil Society Under Attack

The conflict between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC has been one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. How will the latest agreement between the two sides balance demands for justice and peace? (Published: May  8, 2017)  Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

Colombia’s Path to Peace

In South Africa, a struggle to realize the constitutional right to education shows how activism and the law must work together to bring about a more just world. (Published: March  27, 2017)  Learn more at https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

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