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UK bans transfer of prisoners to Afghan forces following torture fears

May 16th, 2012 by
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Ruling could throw UK withdrawal from Helmand into disarray.


Suspected drone strikes kill 12 civilians in Yemen

May 15th, 2012 by
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Biggest loss of civilian life in reported drone strike this year.


Open Letter to the Syrian Opposition

March 22nd, 2012 by
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HRW alleges human rights abuses by Syrian rebel forces.


Bureau Recommends: Syria’s torture machine

December 14th, 2011 by
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Investigation uncovers further evidence of torture and abuse at hands of Syrian regime.


Bureau recommends: Fearless African journalists given new voice

November 15th, 2011 by
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Al Jazeera launches a new series promoting hard-hitting African investigative journalism.


Bureau Recommends: New evidence of Libyan torture

October 25th, 2011 by
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Panorama uncovers new evidence of torture by Gaddafi regime.


Analysis: Afghan torture rife, UN report reveals

October 10th, 2011 by
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New evidence of detainee torture in 47 detention facilities across the country.


Analysis: Who killed Anwar al-Awlaki – and why?

September 30th, 2011 by
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An examination of the politics and reasons behind the radical cleric’s killing.


Bureau Recommends: Is Pakistan supporting terrorists?

September 30th, 2011 by
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A Haqqani network weapons cache found in Paktika province, Afghanistan, in July 2011. Image courtesy of isafmedia.

ProPublica examines US claims of links between Pakistan’s ISI and Haqqani network.


International Development Secretary answers questions over aid

September 22nd, 2011 by | 5 Comments
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A transcript of the UK Development Secretary’s interview over Bureau report on Newsnight.


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