A recent UN report found the number of civilians killed increased by 24 percent in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2008.

VOA: standard.2009.08.07

Pirates have attacked at least sixty-one ships so far, compared to six for the same period last year.

VOA: special.2009.04.25

Sitting with a few reporters in an empty conference room at African Union headquarters, he compared Mr.Rajoelina to his own son, who is about the same age.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08