Headline Title:
UN members urge immediate ICC referral of Syria situation
Dozens of UN members urge immediate ICC referral of ‘desperate’ situation in Syria
The UN Security Council must immediately refer the situation in Syria to the Prosecutor of the ICC in line with a request made this morning by dozens of UN member states
Media Node:
Syria UNSC Swiss letter
Twitter Tag:
eyesonsyria
Story Location:
Syria
33° 29' 51.2808" N, 36° 17' 52.0728" E
“For almost two years, the Security Council has stood by as crimes against humanity, as well as war crimes after the internal armed conflict began, have been committed with complete impunity against the Syrian people”
Source:
José Luis Díaz, Amnesty International’s UN Representative in New York
Date:
Lu, 14/01/2013
URL:
Protection of minorities must take priority in Syria transition
Description:
News story, 10 January 2013
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Syria: New evidence – High civilian death toll from campaign of indiscriminate attacks
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News story/report, 19 September 2012
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Syria: Accountability to be at the heart of any future resolution to the conflict: Oral intervention at the 21st session of the UN Human Rights Council
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Oral statement, 17 September 2012
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Mexique : il faut mettre en application la nouvelle loi en faveur des victimes
Des mesures concrètes sont nécessaires pour appuyer la nouvelle loi destinée à défendre les droits des victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains dans le contexte de la violence eng
Des mesures concrètes sont nécessaires pour renforcer la nouvelle loi mexicaine destinée à défendre les droits des victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains dans le contexte de la lutte contre le crime organisé.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law_fr
Story Location:
Mexique
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“Cette loi résulte des pressions constantes exercées par la société civile et il s'agit d'une avancée importante pour les victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains au Mexique. Mais pour que les choses changent vraiment, les autorités mexicaines à tous les niveaux doivent veiller à ce que la loi soit effectivement respectée. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, conseiller spécial auprès d'Amnesty International
URL:
Mexique. Le nouveau président doit solder l'héritage des violations des droits humains
Description:
Communiqué de presse, 18 décembre 2012
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Mexique. Les autorités doivent mettre fin à «l'épidémie» de torture
Description:
Communiqué de presse, 11 octobre 2012
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México: La nueva Ley General de Víctimas debe aplicarse para ser efectiva
Es preciso adoptar medidas concretas para respaldar la nueva ley promulgada con objeto de garantizar los derechos de la víctimas de los delitos y abusos contra los derechos humanos que se cometen e
Hacen falta medidas concretas para respaldar la nueva ley promulgada en México con objeto de garantizar los derechos de las víctimas de los delitos y abusos contra los derechos humanos que se cometen en medio de la lucha contra la delincuencia organizada.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law_es
Story Location:
Mexique
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“Esta ley es el resultado de una presión constante de la sociedad civil y constituye un importante avance para las víctimas de violaciones de derechos humanos y de delitos en México. Pero para que la ley comporte realmente un cambio, las autoridades mexicanas de todos lo niveles deben garantizar que se aplica de manera efectiva. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, asesor especial de Amnistía Internacional
Date:
Je, 10/01/2013
URL:
México: El nuevo Presidente debe romper con el legado de violaciones de derechos humanos
Description:
Comunicado de prensa, 18 de diciembre de 2012
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México: Se insta a las autoridades a poner fin a la epidemia de tortura
Description:
Comunicado de prensa, 11 de octubre de 2012
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Mexico: New Victims’ Law needs to be implemented to be effective
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses in the ongoing violence resulting from the struggle against organized
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new Mexican law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses amid the struggle against organized crime.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“This law came about as a result of sustained pressure from civil society, and is an important advance for the victims of human rights violations and crime in Mexico. But for it to make a real difference, the Mexican authorities at all levels must ensure the law is complied with effectively. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, Special Adviser to Amnesty International
Date:
Je, 10/01/2013
URL:
Mexico: New President must break with legacy of human rights violations
Description:
News story, 18 December 2012
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Mexico: Authorities urged to end torture epidemic
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News story/report, 11 October 2012
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Inde : halte aux violations des droits des adivasis
Un défenseur des droits des adivasis (aborigènes) de l'État du Chhattisgarh, dans le centre de l'Inde, a été remis en liberté après avoir passé 29 mois en prison sur la base d'accusations dont
Un défenseur des droits des adivasis (aborigènes) de l'État du Chhattisgarh a été remis en liberté après avoir passé 29 mois en prison sur la base d'accusations à caractère politique.
Media Node:
Kartam Joga_fr
Story Location:
India
20° 23' 58.398" N, 78° 26' 32.5788" E
“L'acquittement et la libération de Kartam Joga est une victoire éclatante pour la justice, mais nous nous joignons à lui pour demander que soient relâchées toutes les personnes maintenues en détention sur la base de charges à caractère politique simplement parce qu'elles ont défendu les droits des adivasis de manière pacifique.”
Source:
G. Ananthapamanabhan, directeur général de la section indienne d'Amnesty International.
URL:
Inde. Les autorités du Chhattisgarh doivent libérer immédiatement le prisonnier d'opinion Kartam Joga
Description:
Déclaration publique, 1<sup>er</sup> novembre 2010
Headline Title:
Kartam Joga, preso de conciencia, excarcelado en India
Kartam Joga, activista defensor de los derechos de la comunidad indígena adivasi en el estado de Chhattisgarh, en la región central de India, ha sido excarcelado tras pasar 29 meses privado de libe
Un activista defensor de los derechos de la comunidad indígena adivasi en el estado de Chhattisgarh, en la región central de India, ha sido excarcelado tras pasar 29 meses privado de libertad por cargos de carácter político.
Media Node:
Kartam Joga es
Story Location:
India
20° 23' 58.398" N, 78° 26' 32.5788" E
“Aunque la absolución y excarcelación de Kartam Joga es una rotunda victoria para la justicia, nos unimos a él en su petición de que se excarcele a todas las personas que aún hay privadas de libertad por motivos políticos únicamente porque defendieron pacíficamente los derechos de los adivasis.”
Source:
G. Ananthapamanabhan, director ejecutivo de Amnistía Internacional India
Date:
Me, 09/01/2013
URL:
India: Las autoridades de Chhattisgar deben poner en libertad de inmediato al preso de conciencia Kartam Joga
Description:
Declaración pública, 1 de noviembre de 2010
Headline Title:
India frees prisoner of conscience Kartam Joga
An Adivasi (Indigenous) rights activist in central India’s Chhattisgarh state has been released after spending 29 months in prison on what Amnesty International has always maintained were political
An Adivasi (Indigenous) rights activist in central India’s Chhattisgarh state has been released after spending 29 months in prison on politically motivated charges
Media Node:
Kartam Joga
Story Location:
India
20° 23' 58.398" N, 78° 26' 32.5788" E
“Kartam Joga’s acquittal and release is a resounding victory for justice, but we join him in calling for the release of all those still held on politically motivated charges solely because they peacefully championed Adivasi rights”
Source:
G. Ananthapamanabhan, Chief Executive, Amnesty International in India
Date:
Me, 09/01/2013
URL:
India: Chhattisgarh authorities must immediately release Prisoner of Conscience Kartam Joga
Description:
Public statement, 1 November 2010
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Argentina: Military-era sentences another historic step towards justice
The first sentence against a civilian for human rights abuses committed during Argentina’s military rule is another historic step towards justice, said Amnesty International today.
A former Argentine minister and 22 former military officials have been found guilty for their involvement in the kidnapping, murder and torture of social activists in the 1970s.
Media Node:
Argentina torture trials
Story Location:
Argentine
34° 55' 22.1376" S, 57° 57' 15.0048" W
“These convictions are yet another sign that Argentina is dealing with it’s tragic past and bringing truth and justice to society”
Source:
Mariela Belski, Executive Director at Amnesty International Argentina
Date:
Je, 20/12/2012
URL:
Argentina: Historical ruling is another step towards justice
Description:
News story, 6 July 2012
URL:
Argentina convicts former military officials for ‘Dirty War’ crimes
Description:
News story, 27 October 2011
Headline Title:
Mexico: New President must break with legacy of human rights violations
Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto must implement immediate and concrete measures to tackle some of the country’s most pressing human rights issues, including abuses in the context of the public
Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto must implement immediate and concrete measures to tackle some of the country’s most pressing human rights issues.
Media Node:
Enrique Pena Nieto
Twitter Tag:
Mexico
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 56' 31.4916" N, 101° 25' 32.8116" W
“Peña Nieto’s positive discourse regarding human rights, including commitments to move ahead with the General Victim’s Law and reform of laws criminalizing enforced disappearances, are welcome but promises and good intentions are not enough to eradicate and prevent human rights violations”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, Special Adviser at Amnesty International
Date:
Ma, 18/12/2012
Headline Title:
ICC acquits Congolese armed group leader
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The International Criminal Court has acquitted former Congolese armed group leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Media Node:
Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui
Twitter Tag:
DemandJustice
Story Location:
Congo (Kinshasa)
2° 31' 33.7332" S, 27° 27' 56.952" E
“This ruling undoubtedly will disappoint many victims, but it should only strengthen demands for justice in the DRC where impunity is pervasive and thousands of suspects have never been investigated or prosecuted by the ICC or national courts”
Source:
Tawanda Hondora, Deputy Director of Amnesty International’s Law and Policy Programme
Date:
Ma, 18/12/2012
URL:
ICC acquits Congolese armed group leader
Description:
Public statement, 19 December 2012
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DR Congo: Civilian protection urged as tens of thousands flee escalation in fighting
Description:
News story, 19 November 2012
URL:
Landmark ICC verdict over use of child soldiers
Description:
News story, 14 March 2012
URL:
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The time for justice is now: New strategy needed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:
Report, 10 August 2011
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Rape and sexual violence: Human rights law and standards in the International Criminal Court
Description:
Report, 1 March 2011
