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20.07.2004
Sudan government documents incontrovertibly show that government officials directed recruitment, arming and other support to the ethnic militias known as the Janjaweed, Human Rights Watch said today. The government of Sudan has consistently denied recruiting and arming the Janjaweed militias, including during the recent visit of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Human Rights WatchRelated topics/regions: [Human rights] [Conflict]
14.07.2004
Peace in Angola has paved the way for advances in freedom of expression, association and assembly, but in the interior of the country these freedoms continue to be violated, Human Rights Watch says in a report released. On July 2, the president's advisory council recommended holding general elections in 2006, the first since 1992.
Human Rights WatchRelated topics/regions: [Angola] [Human rights] [Democracy] [Governance]
08.05.2004
Colombia’s lawmakers must ensure that any laws passed to foster peace with illegal armed groups guarantee that crimes against humanity are prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said in a speech to the Colombian Congress.
Read moreRelated topics/regions: [Colombia]
05.05.2004
Con la sparizione lo scorso 16 aprile di Carlos Castaño, il leader politico delle forze paramilitari AUC (Autodifese unite della Colombia) è sempre più difficile il processo di pace in Colombia. Secondo Amnesty International e Human Rights Watch vi è comunque abbondante evidenza di strette relazioni tra i paramilitari e le forze governative. Intanto gli Usa starebbero preparando la seconda fase del Plan Colombia: un intervento armato multinazionale contro le guerriglie delle FARC e dell'ELN, previsto nel 2004.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Colombia] [Human rights] [Indigenous rights] [Conflict]
Image: Carlos Castaño e il fratello Fidel con parà Auc - da Warnews
05.05.2004
In United States a large number of children are engaged as farm workers. This seemingly harmless occupation is the most hazardous and grueling area of employment open to children. It is also the least protected. "In the fields, the United States is like a developing country" says this Summary of a 2000 Report.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [United States] [Agriculture] [Children] [Labour]
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