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Uganda: Radio for Justice and Human Rights in northern Uganda
A chime rings out from the radio speakers. A booming male voice intones: “This is Facing Justice, brought to you by the Institute of War and Peace Reporting, discussing issues of justice and human rights in northern Uganda.” Facing Justice was a biweekly radio program which aired on radio stations across seven northern Ugandan districts.…
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Almost 20 Years On – International Justice Still Fails Rwandans
KIGALI , Nov 26 2013 (IPS) – “There is a saying that all Rwandans believe in. You can’t forgive if you forget, but when you remember, you know what harmed you and you can forgive and move forward,” Honore Gatera tells IPS as he walks through the grounds of the Kigali Memorial Centre in Rwanda’s…
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#RightsMedia report: Providing #justice and protecting #humanrights in #Africa
The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) is a law society working to protect the rights of Africans across the continent. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, PALU is involved in cases before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. PALU was a part of the legal team representing Reverend Christopher Mtikila in his precedent-setting case against…
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#RightsMedia report: #Africa ‘s #humanrights court of #justice
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights was established in Arusha, Tanzania by the African Union (AU) to protect human rights across the continent. In its almost 10 years of existence (began in 2004) it delivered a 2009 judgment against Senegal inadmissible, and most recently ruled in favour of Reverend Christopher Mtikila in his…
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#RightsMedia report: Pursuing #justice for the #genocide victims of #Rwanda
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has been pursuing justice for victims of Rwanda’s genocide. The court was established in Arusha, Tanzania (site of the Arusha accords) in 1995 and has jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Roland Amoussouga is a senior legal advisor and ICTR spokesperson.
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