Human Rights
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 08:23
Richard Dowden’s last point in his blog posted on 27 September – that the Westgate massacres will spell the end of the International Criminal Court (ICC) – should not pass without challenge. Behind his prediction lies an argument often used before, eg during the Cold War, to justify support for or tolerance of poor governments and poor governance. Some infamous previous events in Kenya have accordingly not been resolved. Following the horror at Westgate, some seem to think a choice must be made between bolstering Kenya in its fight against terror and letting off its President and his deputy from their cases at the ICC.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:36
Elnur Aslanov, the head of the Political Analysis and Information Provision Department of the Azerbaijani Presidency, has dismissed allegations and said every citizen enjoys democratic freedoms.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:28
Hilal Mamedov, the editor of the Baku-based "Tolisi Sado" (The Voice of Talysh) independent newspaper, was found guilty of high treason, incitement of ethnic, religious, and racial hatred, and drugs possession.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:05
Turkey’s decision to produce its own tear gas came two weeks after Amnesty International’s call on countries providing Turkish police with anti-riot equipment, including tear gas and armored vehicles, to suspend all shipments on Sept. 12.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 06:52
Amnesty International earlier this week called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of Abu Deraa, whom they said was being detained for challenging the military’s account of events in North Sinai.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
As the government continues to make significant changes to Cuba's economy, it is positive that Cuban society seems to feel more comfortable questioning other aspects of the Cuban reality.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
El cuerpo de generales y almirantes en retiro, lamentaron la decision del mandatario de cerrar el penal Cordillera.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
Gen. Odlanier Mena, 87, shot himself, officials said, after the government announced it would transfer him to a less privileged prison.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
El pasado 25 de junio, la UE expidio un comunicado en el que se mostraba dispuesta a considerar asistencia para implementar reformas del sistema penal militar.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
Uno de los pendientes es perseverar para separar a las Fuerzas Armadas, tanto en su formacion como en su doctrina, de aquellos que han manchado su uniforme.