Open Society Justice Initiative
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 07:12
In 2013, President Obama promised that before any U.S. drone strike, “there must be near-certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured.” Death by Drone questions whether he has kept that promise. The report casts serious doubt on whether the United States’ “near-certainty” standard is being met on the ground, and whether the U.S. is complying with international law.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 13:44
In 2013, President Obama promised that before any U.S. drone strike, “there must be near-certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured.” Death by Drone questions whether he has kept that promise.
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 00:00
The constitutional court decision created a legal morass.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 00:00
The documents include minutes of 280 secret meetings held by the Armed Forces during the crucial period from March 24, 1976 to December 10 1983.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 00:00
The order effectively strips citizenship rights from the descendants of Haitian migrants settled in the Dominican Republic since the start of the 20th century.
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 00:00
Judge Flores' annulment order was immediately rejected by Judge Yassmin Barrios, the judge overseeing the trial, thus setting in motion the suspension of the trial a string of complicated legal challenges.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 00:00
Witnesses continued to describe the destruction of communities, burning of houses, often en masse, and killing or robbery of crops and animals by the Guatemalan military.