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Talking Justice

Talking Justice is a podcast focusing on stories from around the world about law, justice, and human rights. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democ... Read more

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Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony

Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony

Our experts pass verdict on Testimony, the new legal thriller from American author Scott Turow set against the backgroun... Read more

3 Aug 2017

14mins

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The Unprecedented Trial of Teodorin Obiang

The Unprecedented Trial of Teodorin Obiang

Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Obiang is the first senior public figure to go to trial for corruption outside ... Read more

3 Jul 2017

14mins

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Civil Society Under Attack

Civil Society Under Attack

This installment of Talking Justice looks at how independent civil society groups are under attack in Hungary and around... Read more

5 Jun 2017

23mins

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Colombia’s Path to Peace

Colombia’s Path to Peace

The conflict between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC has been one of the world’s longest-running insur... Read more

8 May 2017

18mins

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27 Mar 2017

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Fighting Hate in the Age of Trump

Fighting Hate in the Age of Trump

The actions of President Donald Trump’s administration are provoking fears of a rising tide of intolerance in America—in... Read more

13 Feb 2017

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Mexico’s Crisis of Impunity

Mexico’s Crisis of Impunity

A new report shows that Mexico continues to lack accountability for atrocities carried out not just by criminal gangs bu... Read more

27 Jun 2016

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Lessons from Bosnia

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The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia was set up in 1993 as war still raged in Bosnia. How will ... Read more

31 May 2016

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The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

The trial of the former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré, marks a remarkable success for international justice: it’s the fir... Read more

25 Apr 2016

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Corruption Busting in Guatemala

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CICIG—the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala—was set up in 2007 after the government sought to confr... Read more

23 Mar 2016

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