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IL.post Newsletter – 06 August 2010
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010The American Society of International Law posts a bi-weekly newsletter to keep ASIL members updated on the latest in international law.
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Silencing the Women’s Rights Movement in Iran
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Courtesy of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
This report examines the Islamic Republic’s attempt to dismantle the women’s rights movement leading up to and following the June 12, 2009 presidential election. Members of the movement – from part-time volunteers to world-renowned human rights defenders – have been faced with a stark choice – cease their activism in order to protect themselves, their families and livelihoods, or continue their activism at the risk of facing criminal allegations, arbitrary arrest and detention, interrogation, torture and even death. Many have fled the country.
Peace Negotiations Watch
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WATCH
Friday, August 6, 2010
Volume IX, Number 28
In this issue:
CONFLICT UPDATES
Afghanistan
Burma
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kashmir
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Nepal
Somaliland
Sudan: Darfur
Sudan: Southern Sudan
Tanzania
Thailand
Uganda
Water Diplomacy
Zimbabwe
International Humanitarian Law Dialogs Crimes Against Peace—Aggression in the 21st Century Conference
Friday, August 6th, 2010Peace Negotiations Watch
Friday, July 30th, 2010PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WATCH
Friday, July 30, 2010
Volume IX, Number 27
In this issue:
CONFLICT UPDATES
Afghanistan
Burma
Cameroon: Southern Cameroons
Cyprus
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Georgia
Kashmir
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Nagorno Karabakh
Nepal
Philippines
Somaliland
Sudan: Darfur
Sudan: Southern Sudan
Tanzania
Thailand
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Afghanistan
UN Security Council Hails International Conference on Afghanistan
Xinhua, July 24, 2010
The United Nations (UN) Security Council released a statement congratulating the Afghan government on the recent international conference in Kabul, which included national governmental, regional, and international representatives. The representatives met and discussed strengthening regional and international cooperation, Afghan leadership and governance, security, and economic growth. The UN Security Council stated that the conference is another step in the political, economic, and security improvement process in Afghanistan, as well as the peace process.
[Campaign for International Justice] Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Accountability Must be Paramount as UN Considers Investigations on Gaza Conflict
Thursday, July 29th, 2010AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PUBLIC STATEMENT
AI Index MDE 15/017/2010
26 July 2010
Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Accountability must be paramount as UN considers investigations on Gaza conflict
Amnesty International has reiterated its urgent call for accountability for alleged violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed by the parties to the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel as the UN Secretary-General prepares to assess domestic investigations.
Office of the Prosecutor Weekly Briefing – 20-26 July – Issue #47
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Chad Must Arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir During Visit
Tuesday, July 27th, 201021 July 2010
Amnesty International has called on the Chadian authorities to arrest wanted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him to the International Criminal Court, after it was reported that he arrived in Chad on Wednesday to attend a meeting of regional leaders.
“Chad should not shield President al-Bashir from international justice”, said Christopher Hall, Amnesty International’s senior legal advisor. “His visit to Chad is an opportunity to enforce the arrest warrant and send a message that justice will prevail.”
An arrest warrant for President Omar al Bashir was issued by the ICC on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Cambodia Urged to Follow Khmer Rouge Conviction with More Prosecutions
Tuesday, July 27th, 201026 July 2010
Amnesty International has urged a special court to redouble its efforts to prosecute Khmer Rouge-era criminals, following the landmark conviction on Monday of a notorious prison camp commander of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
“Achieving a conviction in Case 001, the first case to be heard by Cambodia’s Extraordinary Chambers, is a historic moment but still only the first step towards justice for the almost two million who died as a result of the massive crimes committed under Khmer Rouge rule,” said Donna Guest, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Asia-Pacific programme.
