Witness from the front line of a police force bent on brutality

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Police brutality in Algeria is described by a former police officer who witnessed many episodes of torture. Prisoners had to sign confessions blindfold and so were unware of what they signed. Men sometimes died during the torture. The torturers saw their actions as a way of combating terrorism and a route to promotion. The effect on the police officer was to create serious psychological problems. She had to leave the police force after being criticised for providing medicine for a prisoner suffering from gangrene.

Political aspects, Algeria, Police, Police officers, Torture

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Memory plays tricks in city on front line

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Kuwaitis do not believe that re-invasion by Iraq is likely, but satellite television carries the same comments about Saddam Hussein as it had in 1991. Kuwaiti Information Minister Prince Saud al-Sabah repeated the US claim that Saddam should comply with the UN Security Council requirements. Although Western countries accept the allies' action, Arab countries do not. Kuwait depends on America for its defence. The Islamic conference intends to aid the Muslims in Bosnia unless the West acts by Jan 15, 1993.

United States, International relations, Military aspects, United States foreign relations, Public opinion, Kuwait, Arab countries, Hussein, Saddam, Kuwaiti foreign relations, Combined operations (Military science)

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Gunmen hold fast to divided city

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The town of Mostar will be a vital element in the peace plan for Bosnia. It has two front lines, dividing the Muslim, Croat and Serb communities, and has been the scene of bitter conflict. Some 1,400 Muslims have been killed in Croat attacks, and Serb shelling continues. Many residents regard the peace initiative as having little relevance to everyday life there.

Demographic aspects, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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