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When will we recognize that hate speech against the LGBT community is not OK?

Increasingly, leaders in Africa are able to propagate hate speech against LGBT persons with shameless impunity. On 10 May 2012, for example, at a community gathering, the Zimbabwean Minister of Local…
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17 May 2012
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South African courts to hear Zimbabwe rights cases

Reuters JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A South African court ruled on Tuesday its legal system can be used to investigate and prosecute citizens of neighbouring Zimbabwe suspected of crimes against humanity.…
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8 May 2012
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South Africa court orders Zimbabwe torture investigation

BBC South Africa must investigate Zimbabwean officials over allegations they tortured opposition figures in 2007, a Pretoria high court has ruled. Under international law, South Africa has a duty to…
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8 May 2012

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