Accountability tool aims to ‘break cycle of impunity in police service’: On Wednesday 17 February, Corruption Watch launched its Veza tool which aims to play a role in strengthening police accountability in South Africa by making information, tools and tips accessible to ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews It’s a continuing crisis, not a recovery – a reflection on the … [Read more...] about SA News: Accountability tool aims to ‘break cycle of impunity in police service’
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What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa's culture of impunity: Ahmed Timol, pictured in the centre of the 2nd row, was a teacher when he was killed by South African police. ahmedtimol.co.zaA South African court has ruled that a security policeman has to stand trial for his role in the killing of an anti-apartheid activist nearly 48 years ago. It’s a judgment that … [Read more...] about What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
Continued Impunity Following Grave Human Rights Violations in July 2016
Continued Impunity Following Grave Human Rights Violations in July 2016: A UN report published today details the grave human rights violations and abuses – including killings and gang rapes – as well as serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Juba during and after the fighting that occurred between 8 and 12 July 2016. Six months after the … [Read more...] about Continued Impunity Following Grave Human Rights Violations in July 2016
Said Djinnit: the time has come to act together to overcome the cycles of violence caused by years of impunity in the Great Lakes region
Said Djinnit: the time has come to act together to overcome the cycles of violence caused by years of impunity in the Great Lakes region: The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes seek to follow up on recommendations made at a conference held in Nairobi on 19-20 April 2016 that aims to … [Read more...] about Said Djinnit: the time has come to act together to overcome the cycles of violence caused by years of impunity in the Great Lakes region
EU-AU Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
EU-AU Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: Media accountability lies first and foremost with the general public. Freedom of opinion and expression, both online and offline, are fundamental rights and constitute essential foundations for democracy, rule of law, peace and stability. The EU fully supports AU commitment expressed in … [Read more...] about EU-AU Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
