Headline Title:
Libya must seek justice not revenge in case of former al-Gaddafi intelligence chief
A year on from the capture and killing of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi, Amnesty International is calling on the Libyan authorities to hand over immediately the former ruler’s military intelligence c
A year on from the capture and killing of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi, the Libyan authorities must hand over the former ruler’s military intelligence chief to the ICC.
Media Node:
Abdullah al-Senussi
At a Glance:
In June 2011, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Abdullah al-Senussi, Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi and his son Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi.The charges relate to two counts of crimes against humanity – murder and persecution – allegedly committed in the eastern Libyan port city of Benghazi in February 2011.Al-Senussi was arrested in Mauritania in March 2012 and extradited back to Libya on 5 September.
Story Location:
ليبيا
31° 19' 43.0176" N, 13° 42' 39.3768" E
“A year after the end of hostilities, victims of serious human rights abuses – by the former government as well as its opponents – have yet to see justice. What we witness today in Libya is revenge and not justice”
Source:
Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Deputy Middle East and North Africa Programme Director at Amnesty International
Date:
Thu, 18/10/2012
URL:
Fair trials still out of reach in Libya
Description:
Blog, 7 September 2012
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Libya: Former intelligence chief must be surrendered immediately to ICC
Description:
News story, 5 December 2012
URL:
Libya: Militia stranglehold corrosive for rule of law
Description:
News story/report, 4 July 2012
URL:
Libya: Detention of ICC staff undermines Saif al-Gaddafi’s right to fair trial
Description:
News story, 2 July 2012
Headline Title:
Mexico: Authorities urged to end torture epidemic
The Mexican authorities must take decisive action to tackle the systemic and widespread use of torture and ill treatment documented across the country, which dramatically increased under the govern
In 2011, Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) received 1,669 reports of torture and ill-treatment by police and security forces.
Media Node:
Mexico torture report
Story Location:
Mexico
24° 27' 37.7388" N, 103° 21' 33.75" W
“The Calderón administration has effectively turned a blind eye to the ‘torture epidemic’ we’ve been witnessing in Mexico”
Source:
Rupert Knox, Mexico researcher at Amnesty International
Date:
Thu, 11/10/2012
Headline Title:
Violencia sexual en Colombia. El caso de Blanca Nubia Díaz
La activista de derechos humanos Blanca Nubia Díaz busca justicia para su hija, Irina del Carmen Villero Díaz, desde que ésta, de 15 años, fue violada y asesinada por unos paramilitares que trabaja
Blanca Nubia Díaz busca justicia desde que en mayo de 2001 su hija de 15 años fuera violada y asesinada por paramilitares.
Media Node:
Blanca Nubia Diaz_es
Twitter Tag:
FinImpunidad
Story Location:
Colombia
4° 49' 41.736" N, 72° 51' 40.7808" W
URL:
Las autoridades colombianas no ponen fin a la violencia sexual contra la mujer
Description:
Comunicado de prensa/informe, 4 de octubre 2012
Las autoridades de Colombia no han hecho avances reales en hacer que comparezcan ante la justicia los responsables de crímenes sexuales relacionados con el conflicto, afirma Amnistía Internacional en un nuevo informe publicado hoy.
Las autoridades de Colombia no han hecho avances reales en hacer que comparezcan ante la justicia los responsables de crímenes sexuales relacionados con el conflicto, afirma Amnistía Internacional
Headline Title:
Colombia sexual violence - Blanca Nubia Díaz’s story
Human rights activist Blanca Nubia Díaz has been seeking justice for her daughter, Irina del Carmen Villero Díaz, ever since the 15-year-old Indigenous girl was raped and killed by paramilitaries w
Blanca Nubia Díaz has been seeking justice since 2001, when paramilitaries raped and killed her 15-year-old daughter.
Media Node:
Blanca Nubia Diaz
Twitter Tag:
FinImpunidad
Story Location:
Colombia
4° 49' 41.736" N, 72° 51' 40.7808" W
URL:
Colombian authorities fail to stop or punish sexual violence against women
Description:
News story/report, 4 October 2012
Headline Title:
Colombian authorities fail to stop or punish sexual violence against women
The Colombian authorities have failed to make real progress in bringing to justice those responsible for conflict-related sexual crimes, said Amnesty International in a new report today.
The Colombian authorities have failed to make real progress in bringing to justice those responsible for conflict-related sexual crimes.
Media Node:
Colombia violence against women
At a Glance:
In Colombia's armed conflict in 2011 alone:More than 259,000 people were forced to flee their homesMore than 305 civilians were kidnapped or taken hostage111 Indigenous people, 45 human rights defenders and 29 trade unionists were killedThe security forces carried out at least 38 extrajudicial executionsLandmines laid by guerrilla groups killed 20 civilians and 49 members of the security forcesImpunity remains rife for human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian lawOut of 22,597 reported cases of sexual violence, combatants were identified as alleged perpetrators in only 72 casesForced displacement, which has affected millions, has a disproportionate impact on women
Twitter Tag:
FinImpunidad
Story Location:
Colombia
5° 50' 57.0768" N, 75° 11' 25.548" W
“By failing to investigate effectively sexual violence against women, the Colombian authorities are sending a dangerous message to perpetrators that they can continue to rape and sexually abuse without fear of the consequences”
Source:
Marcelo Pollack, Colombia researcher at Amnesty International
Date:
Thu, 04/10/2012
URL:
Colombia sexual violence - Blanca Nubia Díaz’s story
Description:
Profile, 4 October 2012
URL:
Colombia: Conviction for conflict-related rape and murders ‘a rare victory’
Description:
News story, 28 August 2012
URL:
In solidarity with Colombia’s survivors of sexual violence
Description:
Blog, 6 March 2012
URL:
Colombian authorities fail survivors of sexual violence
Description:
News story/report, 21 September 2011
Aux Maldives, les forces de sécurité continuent de commettre de graves violations des droits humains depuis le changement de président le 7 février 2012 dans cet archipel d’îles de l’Océan indien, écrit Amnesty International dans un nouveau rapport publié mercredi 5 septembre.
Aux Maldives, les forces de sécurité continuent de commettre de graves violations des droits humains depuis le changement de président le 7 février 2012 dans cet archipel d’îles de l’Océan ind
Headline Title:
استقرار اليمن مستقبلاً يتطلب خطة عمل لحقوق الإنسان
قالت منظمة العفو الدولية اليوم إن الاحتمالات تتزايد بأن يواجه اليمن أزمة أخرى لحقوق الإنسان ما لم تتصرف السلطات على الفور لوضع حد للانتهاكات المستمرة في البلاد، وتتخذ الخ
إن الاحتمالات تتزايد بأن يواجه اليمن أزمة أخرى لحقوق الإنسان ما لم تتصرف السلطات على الفور لوضع حد للانتهاكات المستمرة في البلاد
Media Node:
Yemen protest AR
Twitter Tag:
yemen
Story Location:
Sana'a
المملكة المتحدة
15° 21' 7.3044" N, 44° 12' 26.8416" E
See map: Google Maps
“يتعين على السلطات اليمنية ضمان أن تكفل عملية إعادة بناء المؤسسات الوطنية والإصلاحات في مجال التشريع احترام حقوق الإنسان وحمايتها وتحقيقها للجميع”
Source:
فيليب لوثر، مدير برنامج الشرق الأوسط في منظمة العفو الدولية
Date:
Tue, 25/09/2012
Headline Title:
South Africa Marikana Inquiry faces challenges
The powers and ability of the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the deaths of 44 people near Lonmin’s Marikana mine in August must be clarified to ensure justice and redress for all th
The powers and ability of the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the deaths of 44 people near Lonmin’s Marikana mine in August must be clarified to ensure justice.
Media Node:
Miners' strike
Twitter Tag:
marikana
Story Location:
Rustenburg
جنوب أفريقيا
25° 39' 34.8876" S, 27° 14' 35.4876" E
“Forty-four deaths, the majority resulting from excessive use of force by police, as well as other grave human rights abuses occurred in Marikana. This Commission must not fail.”
Source:
Noel Kututwa, Amnesty International’s southern Africa director
Date:
Wed, 26/09/2012
Headline Title:
Yemen’s future stability requires human rights action plan
Yemen could face another human rights crisis unless the authorities act now to end persistent abuses in the country and take steps to address past violations, Amnesty International said today.
Yemen is on the brink of a human rights crisis unless the authorities act now to end persistent abuses in the country and address past violations.
Media Node:
Yemen protest
Twitter Tag:
yemen
Story Location:
Sana'a
United Kingdom
15° 21' 7.3044" N, 44° 12' 26.8416" E
See map: Google Maps
“The Yemeni authorities must ensure that the current process of rebuilding national institutions and reforming legislation guarantees that human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled for all.”
Source:
Philip Luther, Amnesty International’s Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Date:
Tue, 25/09/2012
