Impunity Watch
A real-time news source providing unbiased objective reporting on impunity issues; a publication for academic, professional, and student papers on impunity-related issues; and a message board allowing oppressed individuals across the world to gain a public voice. Podcasts are also available.
Author: Syracuse University law students.
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Recent Posts from Impunity Watch
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Chinese Baby Girls Being Sold for $3,000
By Hyo-Jin Paik Impunity Watch Reporter, Asia BEIJING, China– An investigation by a Chinese newspaper found that about 80 baby girls in southern China’s Guizhou Province have been sold to childless families in the U.S.…
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Pakistan's 2 Million Refugee Crisis Worsens
By Alishba I. Kassim Impunity Watch Reporter, Asia PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Pakistan’s 2 million refugees displaced by the fighting in the Swat Valley are now facing threats of disease as they cope with unsanitary conditions…
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ICC May Try Suspects of Post-Election Violence in Kenya
By Dahee Nam Impunity Watch Senior Desk Officer, Africa International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo. The HAGUE, Netherlands – The International Criminal Court (ICC) asked Kenya for an investigation report and a 12-month…
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Genocide Charges Sought Against Sudan President Bashir
By Jennifer M. Haralambides Impunity Watch Reporter, Africa AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Prosecutors to appeal the International Criminal Court’s original denial of genocide charges against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. In March, the ICC indicted Bashir…
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US blocks trade benefits to Bolivia
By Don Anque Impunity Watch Reporter, South America LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivian President Evo Morales criticized United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday for blocking US trade benefits to Bolivia, citing that the US…
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Demjanjuk Declared Fit to Stand Trial
By Elizabeth A. Conger, Impunity Watch Reporter MUNICH, Germany - In a brief statement released today, German doctors have concluded that John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial. Demjanjuk, 89, faces charges that he was…
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Torture Survivors Testify Before Congress, Call on the U.S. to Investigate and Prosecute
By Sovereign Hager Impunity Watch Reporter, North America Hans Hogrefe, assistant to Rep. McGovern, listened to testimony and asked questions during the hearing. (Photo Courtesy of The Epoch Times) WASHINGTON D.C., United States - On…
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South Pacific Leaders Join Australia and New Zealand in Condemning Fiji Interim PM’s Roadmap for Democracy
By Hayley J. Campbell Impunity Watch Senior Desk Officer, Oceania SUVA, Fiji - Leaders around the South Pacific have joined Australia and New Zealand in criticizing Fiji’s recent announcement of the interim government's roadmap for…
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EU Disappointed With Interim PM's Road Map
By Angela Marie Watkins Impunity Watch Reporter, Oceania SUVA, Fiji - The European Union says it is disappointed by Fiji’s new road map. Fiji’s interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has said the country will…
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Venezuela’s Chavez Uses Ally’s Crisis As Stage
By Mario A. Flores Impunity Watch Reporter, South America CARACAS, Venezuela – The Venezuelan-led ALBA bloc, which includes Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela, recalled…