Senegal: Government Amends Constitution to Pave Way for Hissène Habré Trial
Prosecutors and Judges Named to Work on Case
(Brussels, July 23, 2008) – Senegal’s adoption today of a constitutional amendment confirming that Senegalese courts can prosecute past crimes against humanity lifts any legal obstacles to the trial of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, Human Rights Watch said today.
July 23, 2008 Press Release
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African Union: Use Summit to Press Senegal on Hissène Habré Trial
Two Years After AU Mandate, No Action on Former Chad Dictator
Chadian Association of Victims of Political Repression and Crime (AVCRP)
Chadian Association for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (ATPDH)
African Assembly for the Defense of Human Rights (RADDHO)
Chadian League for Human Rights (LTDH)
National Organisation for Human Rights (ONDH)
Agir Ensemble pour les Droits de l’Homme
International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH)
Human Rights Watch
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June 24, 2008 Press Release
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Senegal: UN Decision on Hissène Habré Flouted
Two Years After UN Ruling, No Action on Former Chad Dictator
(Geneva, May 16, 2008) – Two years after a United Nations committee requested that Senegal prosecute or extradite the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, no action has been taken, six human rights organizations said today. Habré fled to Senegal after he was deposed in 1990.
May 14, 2008 Press Release
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Open letter to the international and African communities from the International Committee for the Fair Trial of Hissène Habré
(N’Djamena, Brussels, Dakar, April 15, 2008) - We write to draw your attention to Senegal’s long delay in opening proceedings against the former President of Chad, Hissène Habré. We appeal to the African and international communities to encourage Senegal to discharge the mandate it was given by the African Union, and to respect the decision issued by the United Nations Committee against Torture almost two years ago, calling for the trial of Hissène Habré.
April 29, 2008 Letter
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Letter to the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Urging the Organisation to Improve and Strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism
Human Rights Watch writes to urge Dr. Ihsanoglu to use his position as Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to support measures at the upcoming Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 13-14 that would improve and strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism. In particular, we urge the OIC to consider two amendments to the Convention in order to narrow its overbroad definition of terrorism and to make absolutely clear that there is no sanction in Islam for deliberately attacking civilians, whatever the circumstances or justifications.
March 11, 2008 Letter
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EU to Aid Senegal in Preparing Hissène Habré’s Trial
The arrival of a European Union delegation in Dakar on Monday to assist Senegal in preparing the trial of Hissène Habré will boost efforts to bring the former Chadian dictator to justice, a group of African and international human rights organizations said today.
January 19, 2008 Press Release
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Victims demand trial for 'African Pinochet'
Former dictator of Chad accused of using stolen wealth to stall hearing on atrocities charges
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August 6, 2007 Commentary
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Unwelcome Responsibilities
Spain’s Failure to Protect the Rights of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in the Canary Islands
 | This 115-page report documents how children stay in emergency centers for indefinite periods, in often overcrowded and poor conditions. The children told Human Rights Watch that they have been subjected to beatings by staff, and left unprotected from violence by their peers. They do not enjoy access to public education, they have limited opportunity for recreation and leisure, and they are unduly restricted in their freedom of movement. |
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July 26, 2007 Report
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Spain: Migrant Children at Risk in Government Facilities
Close Canary Islands Emergency Centers and Provide Adequate Care
Hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children from Africa held in government facilities in the Canary Islands are at risk of violence and ill-treatment, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
July 26, 2007 Press Release
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Senegal Failing to Act on Trial of Hissène Habré
One Year After Dakar Agreed to Try Chad Ex-Dictator, Victims are Still Waiting; Chadians March for Justice
One year after Senegal agreed to an African Union request that it prosecute Hissène Habré, it has not moved forward or even presented a plan for the investigation and trial of the former Chadian dictator, Chadian and Senegalese activists said today.
June 29, 2007 Press Release
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Senegal: EU Parliament Calls for Support of Hissène Habré Trial
Senegal Should Present Reasonable Plan to Prosecute Chad’s Ex-Dictator
The European Union should quickly implement the European Parliament’s resolution calling for EU assistance to Senegal for preparing the trial of Hissène Habré, the exiled former Chadian dictator accused of crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said today.
April 26, 2007 Press Release
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UN: Rights Council Remains Timid in Face of Abuses
Darfur Resolution Provides Basis for Further Action
The UN Human Rights Council closed its fourth regular session today having failed to take action to address many of the world’s most urgent human rights situations, Human Rights Watch said today. The council adoption of a compromise text regarding the crisis in Darfur, however, was a welcome if small step forward.
March 30, 2007 Press Release
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Senegal: New Law Will Permit Habré’s Trial
The Senegalese National Assembly’s adoption on Wednesday of a law to allow Senegalese courts to try the exiled former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, is an important step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said today.
February 2, 2007 Press Release
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Senegal: Speed Up Trial of Chadian Ex-Dictator
AU Should Name Envoy to Prepare Habré’s Trial
Six months after Senegal agreed to an African Union request that it prosecute Chad’s former dictator, it has moved very slowly in bringing Hissène Habré to trial on charges of crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a briefing paper released today.
January 26, 2007 Press Release
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The Trial of Hissène Habré
Time is Running Out for the Victims
In this paper, Human Rights Watch noted that Senegal had not even passed the legislation needed to try Habré. Human Rights Watch called on the African Union to name a special envoy to help Senegal prepare Habré’s trial.
January 25, 2007 Background Briefing
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Senegal Names Commission to Prepare Trial of Hissène Habré
The Senegalese government’s announcement that it will establish a commission to prepare the trial of the exiled former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, is an important step towards justice, Human Rights Watch said today.
November 2, 2006 Press Release
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African Union: Senegal Agrees to Try Hissène Habré
Dakar Must Move Quickly to Prosecute Chad’s Ex-Dictator
Senegal’s decision to prosecute the exiled former dictator of Chad, in response to a request by the African Union, is a turning point in the long campaign to bring Hissène Habré to justice, Human Rights Watch said today.
July 2, 2006 Press Release
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Despot Crusade
American rights activist on marathon mission to try African dictator
Brody's persistence and funding by Human Rights Watch has helped get Habre indicted in Senegal, persuaded Belgium to take up the cause when Senegal dropped it, kept Habre's story in the international press, and maintained victims' groups.
July 2, 2006 Commentary
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African Union Summit: Hissène Habré must be tried
The African Union Assembly must call on Senegal to fulfill its international legal commitments and ensure that the exiled former president of Chad, Hissène Habré, is promptly tried for the crimes of which he is accused, the Campaign Against Impunity said today.
June 29, 2006 Press Release
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African Union: Send More Troops to Protect Darfur Civilians
Leaders Must Tell Senegal to Prosecute or Extradite Habré
African leaders meeting at the African Union summit on July 1 and 2 must contribute more troops to protect civilians in Darfur and urge Sudan to consent to a U.N. force in Darfur, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the leaders. They should also call on Senegal to prosecute the former Chadian president Hissène Habré or extradite him to Belgium for trial on charges of crimes against humanity.
June 23, 2006 Press Release
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