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ICTY Tribunal Adjourns Milosevic Trial and Considers Severing Kosovo Indictment |
On November 16, 2005, the International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia adjourned the trial of Slobodan Milosevic until the following week after Mr. Milosevic complained... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
1 |
2006-01-01 |
Balkans |
Human Rights, War Crimes, International Courts |
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Italian Authorities Order Three More Arrests in CIA Extraordinary Rendition |
On September 29, 2005, Italian authorities announced that an Italian judge ordered the arrests of a former U.S. Embassy official and two other persons concerning an "extraordinary rendition" case in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Italy |
Jurisdiction, National Security, Terrorism, Kidnaping |
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U.S. Court Orders Defense Department to Release Photos and Videos to ACLU |
On September 29, 2005, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ordered the U.S. Department of Defense to release 74 photographs and three videos depicting abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody at Abu... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security, Terrorism |
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ICTY Update: Yugoslav Tribunal and Related Cases |
As the International Tribunal for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) continues, developments show its complementary nature as it increasingly transfers accused persons to national courts for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
World, Balkans |
Human Rights, International Organizations, Law of War, Genocide |
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Belize Returns Five SUVs to U.S., Launches Initiative Against Illicit Vehicles |
On July 9, 2005, the U.S. Embassy in Belize announced that five sport utility vehicles (SUVs) stolen from the United States have been returned. On September 27, 2005, the Belize government announced... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Belize |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement |
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South Korea Launches Tax Enforcement Actions Against Five Foreign Funds |
At the end of September and beginning of October 2005, South Korean tax authorities imposed a 214.8 billion won (US $207 million) penalty against five foreign funds for tax violations associated with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, South Korea |
Taxation, Securities Law, White Collar Crime |
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Belgium Asks Chad to Surrender Former Leader for Crimes Against Humanity |
On September 29, 2005, the Belgian Ministry of Justice announced an indictment against Chadian former president Hiss?ne Habr? and issued an extradition warrant and request to Senegalese authorities... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
Belgium, Chad |
Human Rights, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Genocide |
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New Violence Threatens Darfur Humanitarian Aid |
On September 27, 2005, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that 250-300 armed Arab men on horses and camels attacked the Aro Sharow camp. The camp, in which 4,000 and 5,000 people... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
Sudan |
Human Rights, International Organizations, Genocide |
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Special Iraqi Tribunal Begins Hussein Trial |
On October 18, 2005, the Special Iraqi Tribunal opened its trial against Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants to answer for atrocities centering on the execution of nearly 150 men and teenage... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Iraq |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide |
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Bibliography of Books, Articles, and Documents |
This article contains a review of recent books, articles, and documents of note. |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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U.S. Court Bars Deportation of Terrorist Suspect to Cuba or Venezuela |
On September 26, 2005, U.S. Immigration Judge William Abbott ruled that a high-profile terrorist suspect could not be deported to Cuba or Venezuela because the United Nations Convention Against... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
United States, Venezuela, Cuba |
Extradition, National Security, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners |
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EU Justice & Home Affairs Council Meets |
On October 12, 2005, the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) held its 2683rd meeting in Luxembourg and took action on a number of matters, summarized here ? [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
12 |
2005-12-01 |
Europe |
Immigration, European Union, Economic Integration |
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Petition to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Alleges Police Torture in Illinois |
On August 30, 2005, the media reported that a group of 46 human rights organizations, lawyers and community activists have petitioned the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to investigate... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, International Courts, Prisoner Rights |
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NGO Publishes Study on National Tax Blacklists |
On September 19, 2005, during a symposium of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) in London, England, Jason Sharman, Government and International Relations, University of Sydney, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
World |
International Organizations, Taxation |
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EU Issues Draft Recommendations on Code of Conduct for NPOs |
On July 22, 2005, the European Commission Directorate-General on Justice, Freedom and Security issued draft recommendations to strengthen donor integrity and confidence and raise standards of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering, Due Diligence, European Union |
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U.S. Court Upholds Partial Victory for Colombian Defendant |
On September 12, 2005, U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich issued an opinion affirming the Report and Recommendation entered on June 23, 2005, by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Jenkins in the case... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
United States, Colombia |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.K. Attempts MOUs with Middle East Countries on Terrorist Deportations |
On August 10, 2005, the United Kingdom concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jordan on returning suspected terrorists but has encountered problems in negotiations with Algeria and Egypt... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
United Kingdom, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, Terrorism |
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UN Convention Against Corruption to Take Effect in 90 Days |
On September 15, 2005, the United Nations announced that the UN Convention against Corruption received the 30th ratification it requires to take effect as Ecuador deposited its ratification during... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
World, Iraq |
Corruption, International Organizations, United Nations |
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British Arrest Nigerian State Governor, Seize ?1 |
On September 15, 2005, a Scotland Yard team arrested Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, the governor of the oil rich southern state of Beylsa in Nigeria when he arrived at Heathrow airport. British police... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
United Kingdom, Nigeria |
Money Laundering, Corruption |
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Switzerland Returns Another $290 Million of Abacha Assets to Nigeria |
On September 9, 2005, the Swiss government announced that it would return $290 million of forfeited funds deposited in Switzerland by former dictator Sani Abacha and his agents to Nigeria. After... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
11 |
2005-11-01 |
Switzerland, Nigeria |
Corruption, Bank Secrecy |