New Violence Threatens Darfur Humanitarian Aid |
On September 27, 2005, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that 250-300 armed Arab men on horses and camels attacked the Aro Sharow camp. The camp, in which 4,000 and 5,000 people... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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2005-12-01 |
Sudan |
Human Rights, International Organizations, Genocide |
Special Iraqi Tribunal Begins Hussein Trial |
On October 18, 2005, the Special Iraqi Tribunal opened its trial against Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants to answer for atrocities centering on the execution of nearly 150 men and teenage... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Iraq |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide |
Bibliography of Books, Articles, and Documents |
This article contains a review of recent books, articles, and documents of note. |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
U.S. Court Bars Deportation of Terrorist Suspect to Cuba or Venezuela |
On September 26, 2005, U.S. Immigration Judge William Abbott ruled that a high-profile terrorist suspect could not be deported to Cuba or Venezuela because the United Nations Convention Against... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Venezuela, Cuba |
Extradition, National Security, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners |
EU Justice & Home Affairs Council Meets |
On October 12, 2005, the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) held its 2683rd meeting in Luxembourg and took action on a number of matters, summarized here ? [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
Europe |
Immigration, European Union, Economic Integration |
Italian Authorities Order Three More Arrests in CIA Extraordinary Rendition |
On September 29, 2005, Italian authorities announced that an Italian judge ordered the arrests of a former U.S. Embassy official and two other persons concerning an "extraordinary rendition" case in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Italy |
Jurisdiction, National Security, Terrorism, Kidnaping |
U.S. Court Orders Defense Department to Release Photos and Videos to ACLU |
On September 29, 2005, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ordered the U.S. Department of Defense to release 74 photographs and three videos depicting abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody at Abu... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security, Terrorism |
ICTY Update: Yugoslav Tribunal and Related Cases |
As the International Tribunal for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) continues, developments show its complementary nature as it increasingly transfers accused persons to national courts for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
World, Balkans |
Human Rights, International Organizations, Law of War, Genocide |
Belize Returns Five SUVs to U.S., Launches Initiative Against Illicit Vehicles |
On July 9, 2005, the U.S. Embassy in Belize announced that five sport utility vehicles (SUVs) stolen from the United States have been returned. On September 27, 2005, the Belize government announced... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Belize |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement |
South Korea Launches Tax Enforcement Actions Against Five Foreign Funds |
At the end of September and beginning of October 2005, South Korean tax authorities imposed a 214.8 billion won (US $207 million) penalty against five foreign funds for tax violations associated with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, South Korea |
Taxation, Securities Law, White Collar Crime |
Belgium Asks Chad to Surrender Former Leader for Crimes Against Humanity |
On September 29, 2005, the Belgian Ministry of Justice announced an indictment against Chadian former president Hiss?ne Habr? and issued an extradition warrant and request to Senegalese authorities... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
2005-12-01 |
Belgium, Chad |
Human Rights, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Genocide |