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Dutch Government Assists War Crimes Tribunal in Naming Dutch Mercenaries Participating in Former Yugoslav War |
In an move that will focus attention on the role of mercenaries and international law applicable to the wars, the Dutch Government has transmitted the names of thirteen of its nationals to the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia |
Law of War, European Union, War Crimes, International Courts |
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An Examination of the UN International Tribunal For Rwanda |
On July 1, 1994 the UN Security Council adopted at its 3400th meeting Resolution 935, which set up an impartial Commission of Experts. Its terms of reference were to provide the Secretary General... |
Konstantinos D. Magliveras |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Germany, Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia |
Human Rights, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Terrorism, United Nations, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts, International Convention, Crimes against Humanity |
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California Proposes Changes in Transfer of Foreign-Born Prisoners |
As a result of a series of four hearings held at the end of 1994, the state of California has made a number of recommendations to deal with the growing number of foreign-born inmates in its prisons... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
United States, Mexico, Turkey |
Customs Enforcement, Immigration, Transfer of Prisoners, Drugs & Trafficking, Treaties, Deportation |
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G-7 Group Agree on Special Task Force to Combat International Crime |
At the latest Group of Seven meeting in Halifax, Canada, the G7 heads of government agreed to establish a special task force to find ways of combating international crime more effectively...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Canada, United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy |
Money Laundering, Corruption, International Organizations, Terrorism, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Smuggle |
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French Court Sentences 6 Iranians in Bakhtiar Murder |
On June 16, 1995, a special anti-terrorism court meted down life sentences of six Iranians convicted in absentia for the assassination in 1991 of Shahpour Bakhtiar, who served as the last Prime... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
France, Switzerland, Iran |
Terrorism, Murder |
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Financial Action Task Force Clarifies Inclusion of Exchange Control Houses in its Regulations |
On June 8, 1995, the Financial Action Task Force (F.A.T.F.) on Money Laundering released its sixth annual report on money laundering for 1994-95. The report contains news of the adoption of an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Trinidad & Tobago, Russia, Argentina, Turkey, Czech Republic, Greece, Morocco, Cayman Islands, Ireland, Ecuador, Austria, New Zealand, Jersey, Isle of Man |
Money Laundering, Extradition, International Organizations, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime, Fraud, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, Financial Crimes, International Convention, Financial Supervision |
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Yemen Hands Over to Germany Berlin Bombing Suspect |
On June 4, 1995, law enforcement officials reported that Yemeni authorities handed over to Germany Johannes Weinrich, who is suspected by the German Government to helping alleged terrorist Carlos the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Germany, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Palestine, Yemen |
Extradition, Terrorism |
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British Police Conference Calls for Establishment of National Anti-Money Laundering Agency |
On May 22, 1995, during a conference about money laundering at Bramshill police college in southern England, Mr. Albert Pacey, the head of the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), called... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Money Laundering, Intelligence, Drugs & Trafficking, Financial Supervision |
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Rising Maritime Piracy in Brazil Makes Law Enforcement and Private Sector Search for Action |
On May 15, 1995, a coordinated attack on a Liberian vessel and the port terminal in Brazil is one of many recent piracy attacks that has underscored an increasing problem in Latin America,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
7 |
1995-07-01 |
Brazil, United Kingdom, Liberia |
Intelligence, Maritime, Piracy |
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US and UK Conclude Securities Regulation Cooperation Agreement |
On May 1, 1995, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, along with the U.K. Investment Management Regulatory Organization (IMRO), announced the issuance of a joint "Declaration on Cooperation... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, United Kingdom |
Securities Trade Enforcement, International Cooperation |
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Controversy Erupts in Two Caribbean Countries on Death Penalty Issue |
Controversy has erupted in Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados over the death penalty in the cases of Glen Ashby and Robert Ryan Clarke...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
Caribbean, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom |
Human Rights, Murder |
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9th U.N. Crime Congress Adopts Resolution to Penalize Firms Guilty of Environmental Crimes |
On May 7, 1995, the Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders adopted a resolution, which, inter alia, provides that organizations should be accountable... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay |
Environment, Organized Crime |
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U.S. Court Orders Release of Smuggled Chinese Immigrants |
On May 17, 1995, a U.S. court ordered that the U.S. Government must release on bond passengers of the Golden Venture immigrant smuggling ship who filed an action pending adjudication of their asylum... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, China |
Immigration, Smuggle |
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Mexico Returns Illegal Chinese Boat Immigrants |
On April 20, 1995, the Mexican Government returned 106 Chinese nationals just two days after they came ashore in the western state of Baja California Sur...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, Mexico, China |
Immigration |
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Discussions on International Criminal Court Proceed |
On April 3-13, 1995, the first of two ad hoc meetings on the International Criminal Court to "review the major substantive and administrative issues relating to its establishment" took place in New... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, France, United Kingdom, China, Switzerland, Nigeria, South Africa, Netherlands, Russia, Algeria, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Denmark |
International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Terrorism, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, War Crimes, Genocide, Torture, International Courts, Treaties, International Convention, Crimes against Humanity |
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United Kingdom: Report on the Draft Europol Convention by the House of Lords |
On May 1, 1995 the Select Committee on the European Communities of the House of Lords presented their report on Europol. During their enquiry the Select Committee invited various witnesses to give... |
André Klip |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United Kingdom, Netherlands |
Intelligence, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Terrorism, European Union, International Courts, Treaties, Drug Enforcement, International Convention |
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Court-Martial Conviction of U.S. Captain for Disobedience in Haiti Raises Law of War, Human Rights and Other Issues |
On May 14, 1995, Capt. Lawrence P. Rockwood, a military intelligence officer stationed in Fort Drum, New York with the 10th Mountain Division, was found guilty of misconduct and court-martialed to a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, Haiti, Vietnam |
Human Rights, Law of War, Prisoner Rights, International Convention |
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British Police Arrest Lawyers of U.S. Law Firm in London in Investigation of Money Laundering and Russian Gangs |
On May 16, 1995, British police investigating an alleged money-laundering operation with links to Russian criminal gangs arrested two partners of a major U.S. law firm and seized documents from its... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
Canada, United States, Russia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Kazakhstan, Channel Islands, United Kingdom |
Money Laundering, Arms Trafficking, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Fraud, Financial Crimes, Law Enforcement, Smuggle, Economic Crimes, Vehicles |
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War Crimes Tribunal Rejects Mihailovic Proffer as Without Evidentiary or Other Value |
A rift has occurred between the Dutch Government and the War Crimes Tribunal over the handling of Serbian defector Cedomir Mihailovic after War Crimes prosecutor Richard Goldstone declared... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
Netherlands, Serbia, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia |
Law of War, War Crimes, International Courts |
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Summit of the Americas Anti-Money Laundering Follow-Up |
On December 11, 1994, at a meeting held for the governments in the Western Hemisphere, the heads of governments pledged to act against a number of criminal problems and strengthen enforcement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
11 |
6 |
1995-06-01 |
United States, Jamaica, Colombia, Belize, Haiti, Panama, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, European Union, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Asset Forfeiture, Treaties, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, International Convention, Law Enforcement, Financial Supervision |
