Human Rights
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 09:07
On 20 October 2013, President Uhuru Kenyatta led Kenya in celebrations of the first Mashujaa (Heroes) Day since his election. Mashujaa Day honours Kenya’s heroes who fought for independence from colonialism, and is thus in many respects synonymous with the struggle for sovereignty. This year’s Mashujaa Day coincided with the celebration of 50 years of Kenya’s independence. At the same time, Kenyatta’s trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity began in earnest this year, and he is expected to appear in court on 12 November 2013.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 09:02
Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta's crimes against humanity trial is likely to be delayed until next year after International Criminal Court prosecutors said they did not object to a postponement.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 07:35
Laurent Gbagbo's plea to be freed as he awaits trial over crimes against humanity thrown out by court's appeals chamber.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 07:10
Colonel Tom Davis of the U.S. AFRICOM rebuking articles and suppositions made by the Centre for Research on Globalization.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
Please tell me that I am wrong but I am under the impression that 2013 has been a major step back in Guatemala.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
Lo cierto es que el interponer la nulidad no suspende la ejecucion del fallo, es decir que se mantiene la decision de 'tumbar' el fuero penal militar.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
La intencion de fondo del Gobierno es reafirmarle a los uniformados que defendera su seguridad juridica.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
The ruling might see the country's largest opposition media group, long a thorn in the president's side, dismantled.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
Un vocero del gobierno del comandante Ortega califico como "falacias" las denuncias sobre uso excesivo de la fuerza por parte de la Policia Nacional y justifico la intervencion de fuerzas de choque para agredir a manifestantes y la impunidad po
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 00:00
Rights groups including Amnesty International have said the case against Patishtan was plagued with irregularities.