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Editors' picks
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Explore the database on more than 1,000 land deals covering an area half the size of western Europe
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5 Aug 2014:
Dennis Kucinich: It’s time to step back and ask if we want to support Israel if it wants to eject all Palestinians from their land
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7 Jul 2014:
The development of land in Mali and other African states poses unique opportunities for business, but can often spell catastrophe for the families who have lived and farmed in these areas for generations
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22 May 2014:
G Ananthapadmanabhan: The Bharatiya Janata party must balance pledge to protect welfare of indigenous groups with plan to ease business rules
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21 May 2014: Millions of smallholder farmers worldwide have been left homeless and hungry because of private investment promoted by policies such as tax breaks and cheap loans, says report
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12 May 2014: Penalty of €90m will compensate relatives of missing Greek Cypriots and may open door to claims from Crimea dispute
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31 Mar 2014:
Defiant Benigno Aquino III says arbitration case at The Hague is an attempt to defend Manila's sovereignty
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14 Mar 2014: Lea Brilmayer: Russia’s view of secession has its costs, and they are hideous. International law is clear, and Sunday’s vote should be off
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19 Feb 2014: Luke Dale-Harris: The other side of the 'Romanian invasion' is Bucharest opening its land market – to the detriment of the local farming economy
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4 Feb 2014:
Human Rights Watch report says mining opportunities meant to regenerate area are exacerbating poverty
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Guardian Professional, 23 Jan 2014:
Land deals between African governments and foreign investors threaten farmers' way of life, while investing in farming would increase productivity and wealth, says Ruth Hall
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2 Oct 2013:
Activist's murder in 2012 and election blow to Hun Sen's government could trigger political change, say campaigners
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20 Sep 2013:
Pascal Liu: Industrialised countries should do more to persuade companies that invest in and working with farmers makes more business sense than buying their land
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19 Sep 2013: Companies who ignore the claims of local communities when buying up land face protests, financial damage and court action
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27 Jul 2013:
The Central African Republic has descended into a state of anarchy following a violent rebel takeover. Reports from the capital reveal a complete breakdown in law, characterised by waves of lootings and killings. The Observer's Mark Townsend journeys into the remote and dangerous north of the country, into the heart of the rebel stronghold, to uncover fresh allegations of summary executions, disappearances and mass rapes
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26 Jul 2013:
Push to lure foreign investors has led to a rise in social problems, sparking fears of a return to conflict, warns Christian Aid
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