Tag: human rights

Tuesday, February 20th 2018 - 09:36 UTC
Despite pardon Fujimori will have to stand trial for the 1992 killings of six farmers

A Peruvian court ordered former president Alberto Fujimori on Monday to stand trial for the 1992 killings of six farmers, arguing that he lacks immunity despite a recent pardon for a different crime. The National Criminal Court said the pardon granted to Fujimori in a human rights case for which he was serving a 25-year sentence did not apply to the murders of the group.
Sunday, December 24th 2017 - 09:39 UTC
Venezuela: some political prisoners in freedom

The National Constituent Assembly (ANC in Spanish) recommended to the Public Prosecutor and the Judicial Branch to release more than 80 political prisoners. At the moment, 13 of them have been released with precautionary measures.
Friday, December 15th 2017 - 07:35 UTC
Venezuelan opposition receives European Union prize for human rights

Venezuela’s opposition received a European Union prize for human rights and urged the world to keep a close eye on an upcoming presidential election where it aspires to end two decades of socialist rule in the OPEC nation. Foes of President Nicolas Maduro failed to dislodge him during months of street protests this year that turned violent killing more than 125 people, and have been dismayed to see him consolidate his power in recent months.
Monday, December 11th 2017 - 08:29 UTC
United Nations year-long campaign to honor foundational human rights document 70th anniversary

The United Nations on Sunday kicked off in Paris, France, a year-long campaign to honor the foundational human rights document, which next year marks its 70th anniversary.
Saturday, November 26th 2016 - 11:26 UTC
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

By UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon - At long last, there is growing global recognition that violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. Yet there is still much more we can and must do to turn this awareness into meaningful prevention and response.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 05:54 UTC
OAS agrees on declaration calling for peace and an end to violence in Venezuela

The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council approved late Friday night after a whole day of discussions and by an ample majority, a statement in support of peace and an end to violence in Venezuela, where street protests and clashes have left at least 22 dead and hundreds injured and arrested.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 17:42 UTC
AI top level mission to Brazil to discuss indigenous peoples’ rights and police violence

Indigenous peoples’ rights and police violence are the focus of a High Level Mission (HLM) by Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Salil Shetty in Brazil where he is scheduled to meet with top politicians and officials to discuss an array of human rights abuses and violations which need to be addressed.
Wednesday, July 24th 2013 - 07:09 UTC
Cristina Fernandez candidate for Army Chief questioned over human rights record

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has defended the designation of César Milani as head of the Armed Forces, and complained that “those who previously voted for the Due Obedience and Final Stop laws put in doubt” her administration's “human rights record”.
Friday, May 24th 2013 - 06:55 UTC
Former Ford executives charged in Argentina for human rights crimes

Three former Ford Motor Co. executives have been charged with crimes against humanity in Argentina for allegedly targeting union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.
Tuesday, May 21st 2013 - 06:34 UTC
Falklands: optimism about identification of the unknown Argentine soldiers

An Argentine delegation involved in human rights that in early May visited the Falkland Islands is optimistic about the possibility of advancing in the identification of the remains of Argentine soldiers buried as unknown in unmarked graves at the Darwin cemetery.