Category Archives: Argentina

Justice for Sexual Violence and Gender Crimes in Argentina

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

The following is a guest-post on gender and sexual violence as crimes against humanity and torture in the context of Argentina’s Dirty War by Mariana Rodriguez Pareja and Alia Al-Khatib, who is a human rights activist and Vassar Maguire Fellow in … Continue reading →

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The Fallacy of Sequencing Peace and Justice

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I spoke with a senior transitional justice researcher and aspiring politician from northern Uganda about the trials (if you excuse the pun) and tribulations of achieving peace and justice in the region. He described sentiments familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in Amnesty, Argentina, Human Rights, Justice, Latin America, Peace Negotiations, South America, Transitional Justice, Uganda | 1 Comment

Getting away with murder: Could Latin America become a safe haven for Libyan war criminals?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

I’m very happy to welcome a guest-posting duo this week. Mariana Rodriguez Pareja is a communications expert and human rights advocate. You can follow her (here) on twitter. Salvador Herencia Carrasco holds an LL.M. from the University of Ottawa and … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Crimes against humanity, Darfur, Human Rights, Latin America, Libya, Libya and the ICC, Sudan, Venezuela | 2 Comments

An Argentinean Judge Judy: Moreno-Ocampo’s Retirement Plans?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

As many readers will know, this coming December the International Criminal Court’s Assembly of States Parties (ASP) will come together to elect a new Prosecutor. Posts here at JiC have considered the criteria of the next Prosecutor and some potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Humour, ICC Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), Next ICC Prosecutor | 4 Comments

More Justice in Argentina: Dirty War Dictator Gets Life Sentence

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Last month, Argentina continued its remarkable zeal for justice and accountability by putting two of its most brutal leaders on trial. Former Argentine dictators Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone, along with six others, were brought to trial for crimes committed … Continue reading →

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Lost in the shuffle – Argentina Puts Dirty War Leaders on Trial

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Argentina has long been at the vanguard of human rights and international criminal justice. In line with their commitment to accountability, this past week Argentina began a trial against former Argentine dictators Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone and six others … Continue reading →

Posted in Amnesty, Argentina, Enforced Disappearance, Human Rights, Iraq, South America, Truth Commission | 1 Comment