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U.S. and EU Discuss Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism, Narcotics, Organized Crime |
On December 11, 2007, senior U.S. government and EU officials met in Washington and discussed counter-terrorism, narcotics, organized crime and the legal framework of the U.S.-EU justice and law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Europe, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Terrorism |
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U.K. High Court Rules Against U.K. Government on Ending BAE Saudi Investigation |
On April 10, 2008, the High Court of Court Justice issued an opinion that the British government had violated its own laws when it ended a criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into arms... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom |
Corruption |
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Caribbean Single Market Economy Countries Agree to Strengthen Enforcement Cooperation |
During the 13th Special Meeting of the members of the Caribbean Single Market Economy on April 4-5, 2008, an agreement was reached on a strategy and plan of action to combat crime. During the meeting... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Caribbean |
Murder, National Security, Organized Crime |
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Ecuador Sues Colombian in ICJ Over Aerial Spraying of Toxic Herbicides |
On March 31, 2008, the Ecuadorian government brought an action in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Colombia concerning a dispute concerning the alleged ?aerial spraying by Colombia of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Colombia, Ecuador |
Drugs & Trafficking, International Courts |
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EU Reports on Slow Implementation of Framework Decision on Confiscation of Crime-Related Proceeds |
On December 18, 2007, the European Commission adopted a report on the transposal of Council Framework Decision on the confiscation of crime-related proceeds, instrumentalities and property. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Europe |
Asset Forfeiture, European Union |
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Colombian Paramilitary Leader To Be Extradited to the U.S. |
The Supreme Court of Colombia is allowing paramilitary leader Carlos Jimenez (a.k.a. ?Macaco?) to be extradited to the United States. Jimenez faces charges of drug-trafficking, money laundering and... |
Anne Kelsey |
24 |
6 |
2008-06-01 |
Colombia, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, Money Laundering |
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Thai and U.S. Authorities Arrest Russian Alleged Arms Dealer in a Sting Operation |
On March 5, 2008, Thai authorities, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested international arms dealer Viktor Bout, 41 and his associate, Andrew Smulian, for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Thailand, United States, World |
Arms Trafficking, Extradition |
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Tackling the Issue of Human Trafficking in Europe: Operation “Greensea” |
Between December 2007 and January 2008, French and U.K. officials arrested 23 persons on the suspicion of trafficking in human beings. These arrests led to a number of further arrests of illegal... |
Elena Papangelopoulou |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Europe |
Human Trafficking |
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U.N. Security Council Adopts Resolution Against Iran for Enriching Uranium |
On March 3, 2008, the United Nations Security Council adopted its third resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium, which a number of countries believe Iran is... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Iran, World |
Economic Sanctions, International Organizations |
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U.S. Government Issues 25th Annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report |
On February 29, 2008, the U.S. Department of State issued its annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR). As David T. Johnson, Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
United States, World |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S. Court Awards $37 Million in Damages to Survivors of Peruvian Massacre |
On March 4, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge Adalberto Jordan ordered former Peruvian Major Telmo Hurtado Hurtado to pay $37 million in damages to Peruvian plaintiffs Teófila Ochoa Lizarbe and Cirila... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Peru, United States |
Human Rights, War Crimes |
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OAS Helps Resolve Dispute Between Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela |
On March 7, 2008, the presidents of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela agreed to resolve their dispute over the Colombian bombing of a rebel camp in Ecuador on March 1, 2008, which killed 24 guerillas... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela |
Drugs & Trafficking, Terrorism |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Meeting Acts on Europol, Schengen and Returning Illegal Aliens |
On February 28, 2008, the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union held its 2853rd Council meeting, focusing on Europol, the Schengen Information System, returning illegal aliens, the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Europe |
Economic Integration, Immigration, International Organizations |
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EU Opens Investigation into U.S. Discriminatory Enforcement against EU Internet Gaming Businesses |
On March 11, 2008, the European Union (EU) opened an investigation into allegations that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has discriminated against EU-based companies for services that they have... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Europe, United States, World |
Cybercrime, International Gaming |
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Draft Council Decision on the European Judicial Network |
A new draft Council Decision strengthens the European Judicial Network (EJN), providing for, inter alia, contact points to carry out training sessions relating to judicial cooperation for the benefit... |
Elena Papangelopoulou |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Europe |
Economic Integration, International Organizations |
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Interpol Holds Meeting on International Police Cooperation in the Context of Public International Law |
On January 31 and February 1, 2008, the ICPO-INTERPOL General Secretariat held a colloquium on international police cooperation in the context of public international law...[more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
World |
International Organizations |
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Julius Baer Dismisses U.S. Lawsuit After Court Reverses TRO Against Website Displaying Cayman Bank Information |
On February 15, 2008, Judge Jeffrey S. White, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), closing the website Wikileaks. Wikileaks... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Cayman Islands, Switzerland, United States |
Bank Secrecy, Money Laundering, Taxation |
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Colombia’s Raid into Ecuador Sparks International Debate on the Bush Doctrine, Hot Pursuit, and Preemptive Self-Defense |
On March 1, 2008, Colombian military forces launched a cross-border airstrike and ground operation into Ecuador to attack a jungle encampment occupied by high ranking members of the Colombian... |
Luz E. Nagle |
24 |
5 |
2008-05-01 |
Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela |
International Organizations, Law of War |
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Bosnia Seizes Travel Documents of Karadzic Family and Freezes Assets of Remaining Top War Crimes Suspect as New ICTY Prosecutor Increases Pressure to Arrest Them |
On January 10, 2008, Miroslav Lajcak, Bosnia’s top international envoy, ordered the seizure of travel documents belonging to members of Radovan Karadzic’s family on suspicion that they are helping... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
4 |
2008-04-01 |
Croatia, Europe, Serbia |
International Courts, Law of War, War Crimes |
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Joint Investigation Yields 2 Convictions and Extradition in Heroin and Stolen Passport Scheme |
On February 4, 2008, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, along with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
4 |
2008-04-01 |
Thailand, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition |
