Human Rights
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
A federal trial begins today in Southern California of a former Guatemalan military officer accused of playing a lead role in the massacre of 250 men, women and children.
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
En el ultimo ano y medio, el Equipo de Antropologia Forense del Instituto de Medicina Legal estudio 120 osamentas vomitadas por la tierra, y en 16 anos ha recogido millares de huesos.
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
The Cordillera prison, located on an army base, offers the officers jailed for killings, torture and other abuses during Gen. Augusto Pinochet's 1973-90 dictatorship far better conditions.
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
The death of Mr. Davis, former commander of the United States Military Group at the embassy in Santiago, would leave many unanswered questions about the possible roles played by United States officials in the killings of the Americans Charles Horman, 31,
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
The 10 inmates live in five cabins, each equipped with a private bathroom, can play tennis for two hours a day and are in the process of getting a personal trainer.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 10:34
The International Criminal Court (ICC) denied a request to postpone Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's trial for crimes against humanity due to start November 12th, AFP reported Tuesday (September 24th).
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 10:19
Hague judges confirm 50 year jail sentence of ex-Liberian president for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 09:59
The final ruling by the appeals judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) marks the end of seven years of proceedings.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 09:19
A U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal has upheld the conviction of former Liberian president Charles Taylor.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 09:16
A United Nations expert is expressing concern about continuing violations of human rights in Sudan, especially in the conflict-affected areas of Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The expert has just submitted his second report on the situation in Sudan to the U.N. Human Rights Council, covering the period from October 2012 to July 2013.