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Legal Rights

When Land Ownership Is In Doubt, Some Ugandans Face Witchcraft Accusations and Eviction by Mobs

Uganda’s tradition of “customary” land ownership means many landowners don’t hold titles to their property, and land disputes are rampant. With little faith in police or courts, Ugandans have turned to mob justice – and landowners fear for their lives.

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Extractives

In Zimbabwe, Violence Follows Unregistered Gold Miners

Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Senior Reporter

A small town in Zimbabwe recently struck gold – a boon to small-scale miners who depend on gold for their livelihood. But after the miners came to Norton, so did the criminals.

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Legal Rights

As Faith in Police Dwindles, Kisangani Residents Turn to Mob Justice

Zita Amwanga Associate Reporter

As Kisangani’s under-resourced police force struggles to maintain law and order, residents have lost faith in the state’s ability to bring criminals to justice. Now, some are taking crime and punishment into their own hands – with deadly consequences.

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Ugandan Students Living With HIV Deal with Stigma at School. A Proposed Health Policy Aims to Change That.

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When Police Response is Too Slow, Ugandan Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Administer Justice Themselves

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Women in Puerto Rico Say Police Aren’t Doing Enough to Combat Harassment

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In One Zimbabwean Prison, Justice is Out of Reach for Prisoners in the Mental Health Section

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Ugandan Club Aims to End Gender-Based Violence by Challenging Cultural Norms

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As Churchgoers Report Increased Exploitation in Zambia, Lawmakers Propose New Requirements

Environment

In Zimbabwe, Farmers and Miners Clash as Artisanal Mining Threatens Grazing Area

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Quality Education

Ugandan Students Living With HIV Deal with Stigma at School. A Proposed Health Policy Aims to Change That.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

When Police Response is Too Slow, Ugandan Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Administer Justice Themselves

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Gender Equality

Women in Puerto Rico Say Police Aren’t Doing Enough to Combat Harassment

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Ugandan Club Aims to End Gender-Based Violence by Challenging Cultural Norms

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The SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, are a call to action to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and design strategies to foster economic growth around the world by 2030. GPJ reporters are uniquely suited to serve as watchdogs, tracking the progress of each SDG in their local communities.

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As Uganda Strives To Be Open Defecation Free, Anti-Toilet Beliefs and Habits Persist

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Schools Teaching in Creole Instead of French on the Rise in Haiti

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As Uganda Strives To Be Open Defecation Free, Anti-Toilet Beliefs and Habits Persist

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Ebola Prevention Measures in DRC are Scaring Away Patients with Other Ailments

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In Sri Lanka, Returned Refugees Can’t Find Employment, Blame Bureaucracy, Language Barriers

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Schools Teaching in Creole Instead of French on the Rise in Haiti

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Global Press Journal’s research team explores beyond the headlines for context to help explain what’s happening around the world. This occasional series will offer updates to stories already published on Global Press Journal.

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