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MIA Drops the G Word
In an interview on the Tavis Smiley show, British born musician MIA likened the Sri Lanka government’s targeting of its Tamil…
February 16, 2009
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Gaza crossings remain restricted despite dire need
Almost two weeks ago Donatella Rovera, AI researcher posted an entry 'Task of reconstruction will be truly immense' during her mission…
February 15, 2009
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What Beverly Eckert Can Teach Us About Seeking Accountability
With each new sudden loss of life, like the crash of a Continental Airlines flight near Buffalo on February 13,…
February 15, 2009
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Two Thirds of Americans want Accountability
A USA Today/Gallup Poll published earlier this week found a strong desire amongst Americans for investigations into human rights abuses…
February 13, 2009
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State Killing in the Caribbean
The Caribbean. Beautiful sun-drenched beaches. Palm trees swaying in ocean breezes. Snorkeling. Scuba diving. Fruity rum drinks. Etc. Those who…
February 13, 2009
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Business as Usual?
The past week has seen some alarming news stories (and bloggers trying to figure out how alarming) suggesting that the…
February 12, 2009
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Sri Lanka: Suicide Bombers and Impunity
The opposition Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka are well-known for their use of suicide bombers, especially female bombers. So I…
February 11, 2009
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Leahy and the Accountability Call
Senator Leahy made headlines yesterday by calling for an independent commission at a speech at Georgetown law School, to examine…
February 11, 2009
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Death Penalty Debate in States Heats Up
UPDATE:Â The New Mexico House of Representatives passed the death penalty repeal bill, by a vote of 40-28. Today the…
February 11, 2009
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Both Illegal and Dumb
This weekend saw the publication of two powerful opinion pieces on the futility of using torture as an interrogation tool. …
February 10, 2009
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The Crisis Continues
The crisis in Gaza continues as the Israeli elections wrap up. Of the two front runners, Tzipi Livni of Kadima…
February 10, 2009
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What Happened to Philip Rizk? - Update
The Gaza war was bound to get caught up in the human rights abuses of other countries in the region. …
February 9, 2009