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Letter to the EU Council, Africa Working Group on the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction
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ICC begins ‘Historic’ war crimes trial of DRC rebel leader
The first ever case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed to trial begins today. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, rebel leader from Ituri, the scene of some of the worst atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is accused of war crimes, in particular enlisting and conscripting children under… Read More
SUDAN: Rushed legislative reforms are counterproductive
Distinguished legal experts and human rights organisations today expressed their concerns about current efforts to rush through key legislation without adequate consultation. These reforms, including legislation on national security and the media, have important implications for human rights in Sudan. The lack of consultation adds to a series of deficiencies,… Read More
Reforming the National Security Services in Sudan: Mandate, powers and accountability
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Foreign Affairs Committee: New Inquiry: Afghanistan
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UK’s counter-terrorism policies undermine anti-torture commitments
The UK’s counter-terrorism measures have seriously undermined the UK’s otherwise sincere attempts to combat torture internationally and leave the UK open to charges of hypocrisy in its criticism of those responsible for torture abroad. This is the conclusion of a new report ‘The United Kingdom, Torture And Anti-Terrorism: Where The… Read More