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Date: 21/05/2013
Ríos Montt conviction on charges of genocide cancelled
Guatemalan Constitutional Court accepts appeal by the defense of former dictator, states that new trial must be held · De facto Guatemalan president from 1982 to 1983 had been convicted for the murder of 1,771 Mayan Ixils
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Date: 05/03/2013
"Large sections of the population of South Yemen favor independence"
INTERVIEW. Professor Stephen W. Day specializes in Yemen and says "it is difficult to imagine a full revival of the old South" because of social and political changes undergone since unification with the North in 1990 · Yemen president proposes a federal model with five self-governing regions; he risks being branded a "traitor to the nation", Day warns
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Date: 21/01/2013
Belgrade an Pristina agree on customs, Dacic sees "first step" to Kosovo Serb autonomy
Money collected will go to a special fund for the development of northern Kosovo · Thaçi says he is “more optimistic” about Kosovo-Serbia relations, insists that the political status of the country will not be discussed · The removal of a monument in Presevo sparks tension in southern Serbia
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Date: 14/01/2013
Belgrade focuses on rights for Kosovo Serbs in "realistic" approach
Serbian Parliament passes resolution that again refuses to recognize Kosovo independence · Prime Minister Dacic admits that "Serbian sovereignty is practically non-existent" on the ground, says that Belgrade should make efforts to get "autonomy" for Kosovo Serbs
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Date: 19/12/2012
A short guide to upcoming referendums (and similar things)
Scotland and Catalonia are the best-known examples of countries willing to call a vote on independence, but there is a longer list including Pacific islands and several autonomous territories · Referendums are sometimes used as a bargain chip in order to get more powers without having to declare independence
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Date: 14/12/2012
Peace dialogue with the insurgency should lead to the recognition of “the region's unique culture”, the group says · NGO insists that the pro-independence movement should accept that “self-determination and maintenance of Thailand’s territorial integrity are compatible”
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Date: 11/12/2012
Senegalese soldiers freed as gesture of good will amidst peace talks in Casamance
NEWS IN BRIEF. Men delivered to a delegation of the Community of Sant'Egidio, MFDC leader says that “the fight for independence goes on”
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Date: 30/11/2012
"Some international players wished to empower PNA and raise its political profile"
INTERVIEW. Lurdes Vidal, Chief Officer for Arab and Mediterranean World of Barcelona's European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMED) speaks to Nationalia on some key facts on the vote that has given Palestine a status as an observer state in the UN. Vidal considers that recent Gaza attacks and the permanent pro-Israel stance by the US have worked against the Israeli position.
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Date: 08/10/2012
Framework agreement sets new autonomous Muslim region in Mindanao with enlarged territory and powers
The Bangsamoro will collect its own taxes and will have “exclusive powers” in a number of areas · Defense, foreign affairs, monetary policy and citizenship powers will be retained by Manila · MILF militants are expected to give up weapons upon the end of the transitional period by 2016
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Date: 27/09/2012
Mindanao rebels aim for roadmap for peace with Philippines this year
MILF chief negotiator says he is “85 percent sure” a deal will be reached in 2012 · The agreement could pave the way for a final settlement that would increase self-government for the Moro people of Mindanao
