August 2003
Mohammad Baqir Hakim at a Glance - 2003-08-29
Mohammad Baqir Hakim, a prominent Iraqi Shiite leader and head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, was killed in a bomb…
Release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report of Peru - 2003-08-29
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru released a report detailing nearly 70,000 deaths during two decades of political violence, primarily attributed to the Shining…
Results of Zahra Kazemi Case Investigation to be Announced in Coming Days
The Iranian authorities are set to announce the results of the investigation into the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian photojournalist who died in custody…
Petition to Abolish Stoning Punishment for Ms. Amina Lawal - 2003-08-23
A petition is being circulated to abolish the stoning punishment for Amina Lawal, a young Nigerian woman accused of having a child out of wedlock.…
At least 5 killed in armed clash between Kurdish separatist rebels and Turkish army
An armed clash in southeastern Turkey resulted in the deaths of at least 5 individuals, including Turkish soldiers and Kurdish rebels. This incident follows a…
Death of Idi Amin at Age Eighty - 2003-08-16
Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, died at the age of eighty in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged illness. His rule from 1971 to…
Press Release from Amnesty International - 2003-08-15
Amnesty International criticized the Guardian Council of Iran for rejecting a proposal from the Islamic Parliament to approve the Convention on the Elimination of All…
Argentina's Congress Repeals Amnesty Law Granted to Former Regime Officials
Argentina's Congress has repealed the amnesty law for officials of the former dictatorship, responding to public pressure and human rights concerns. This decision comes as…
Cancellation of Amnesty Laws for Members of Argentina's Military Dictatorship
The Argentine Congress has repealed amnesty laws that protected members of the former military dictatorship. Human rights groups highlight the atrocities committed during the dictatorship,…
Kurdistan Workers' Party Rejects Government's Proposal for Amnesty for Kurdish Fighters
The Kurdistan Workers' Party has rejected a government proposal for amnesty for its fighters and threatened to end a unilateral ceasefire if Turkey does not…
Tamil Tigers Launch Wave of Political Assassinations
Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka are accused of carrying out political assassinations, with at least 22 opponents killed since a ceasefire was signed. Human…
Turkish President Signs Bill for Kurdish Rebels' Amnesty - 2003-08-06
The Turkish President has signed an amnesty bill aimed at encouraging Kurdish rebels to surrender. Those not involved in violent attacks will receive amnesty, while…