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By Johanna Neuman

Spain argues that it has jurisdiction in the case because five Spanish prisoners at Guantanamo Bay allege they were tortured. And human rights organizations in the United States agree.

http://informationclearinghouse.info/article22420.htm



Lessons from Latin America

Peru's Shining Example

By James McEnteer

Peru's Supreme Court sentenced former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori to twenty-five years in prison last week for creating death squads during his presidency - from 1990 to 2000 - which murdered dozens of people.

http://informationclearinghouse.info/article22423.htm



Spain signals end to war crimes, genocide hunting

Under pressure from foreign governments, members of Spain's congress almost unanimously passed a resolution which, if translated into law, would end the right of Spanish judges to investigate serious crimes like genocide anywhere in the world in cases where courts in the affected country do not act.

http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-39759920090520


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