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
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
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
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and REDRESS participated in the ‘Forum between Offices of the Prosecutors of UN Ad Hoc Criminal Tribunals and National Prosecuting Authorities’, which took place in Arusha, Tanzania, from 26-28 November 2008. The Forum brought together representatives from national prosecuting authorities and Ministries of… Read More
A new report released by African Rights and REDRESS on the eve of the 60th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, offers new insights which bring into question the meaning of justice after genocide. ‘Survivors and Post-Genocide Justice in Rwanda: Their Experiences, Perspectives and Hopes’, based… Read More