This Paper – written on behalf of the Project for Criminal Law Reform in Sudan – forms part of broader efforts by Sudanese civil society to raise awareness about the repressive nature of Sudanese public order law. This campaign advocates for a repeal or amendment of provisions incompatible with applicable national and international… Read More
REDRESS, the legal charity that fights for the rights of victims of torture and violence, is delighted by today’s announcement that it has been chosen to receive the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The organisation is to receive a $500,000 grant from the American philanthropic… Read More
Sudanese and international human rights organisations today expressed their concern that the Police Forces Act adopted by parliament on the 16th of June is incompatible with the Sudanese Bill of Rights and Sudan’s obligations under international law. The Khartoum Centre for Human Rights and Environmental Development (KCHRED) and international human… Read More
REDRESS, the international human rights organisation with a mandate to assist torture survivors to obtain justice, today stands in solidarity with the many survivors of torture around the world who say – ‘enough is enough’ – it is time to root out torture once and for all. 26 June 2007… Read More
Today Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), will take evidence to the Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber detailing widespread attacks and crimes committed against the civilian population in Darfur. “This is a historic step – it brings the court to life in Darfur and is a vital acknowledgement… Read More
REDRESS, the international NGO promoting victims’ rights, is grateful to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) for organising this Second Public Hearing. We hope it will be a useful opportunity to exchange views and to enhance cooperation between the OTP, civil society groups and other stakeholders. REDRESS has been involved… Read More
REDRESS is gravely concerned to learn that Mossaad Mohamed Ali, lawyer and Coordinator of Amel Centre in Nyala, Sudan, and Adam Mohammed Sharief, member of Amel Network of Lawyers in Nyala are being arbitrarily detained incommunicado by the National Security Bureau (NSB) in Nyala and may be subjected to torture… Read More