Johnson says children are always among the most severely affected, and disasters put them at increased risk of abuse and grave violations of their rights.

VOA: standard.2010.02.04

In addition to the controversy about the use of the word Allah, the judicial system has put new emphasis on enforcing Sharia law among Muslims.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

The real issue lies in how much attention and how much consistency and perseverance we put in strengthening democratic institutions The summit's mostly closed door sessions are taking up several thorny issues, among them a proposal to create an African Defense Council.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02