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Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch
17/09/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch has uncovered hundreds of letters in the Libyan foreign ministry proving that the Gaddafi regime directly aided the rendition program carried out by the CIA after the 9/11 attacks. The documents expose how the CIA rendered suspects to the Libyan authorities, knowing they would be tortured. To discuss this, Douglas Herbert speaks to Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch.
Syrian activist dies in detention after being tortured
14/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Syrian activist dies in detention after being tortured

Cyber activists are denouncing the Syrian regime’s use of torture against protesters. An online video game sparks lively debate in the US. And Orthodox Jews now have their very own social network.
Britain to probe reports of secret renditions to Libya
06/09/2011 - UK - LIBYA

Britain to probe reports of secret renditions to Libya

Prime Minister David Cameron (pictured) has launched a probe to be headed by retired judge Peter Gibson into British involvement in the secret rendition of terror suspects to Libya following the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Rumsfeld faces torture lawsuit in Iraq whistleblower case
10/08/2011 - US

Rumsfeld faces torture lawsuit in Iraq whistleblower case

A US appeals court has approved a civil suit against former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld filed by two American citizens who claim they were tortured by US forces after alerting officials to possible wrongdoing by their Iraqi employer.
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Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch
12/07/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch

Douglas Herbert meets Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch. The human rights group cites 'overwhelming evidence' that former President George W. Bush ordered the use of torture in a new report. They are pressuring President Barack Obama to prosecute him and members of his former administration.
Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'
11/07/2011 - JUSTICE

Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'

For two decades, victims of former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre’s repression have attempted to bring him to justice. But the latest twist in the long-standing case has once again highlighted Africa’s failure to try its former leaders.
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Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad
11/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad

Bowing to international pressure, Senegal decided on Sunday not to extradite Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), back to his own country, where he has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad
10/07/2011 - SENEGAL

UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad

The UN human rights chief Navi Pillay on Sunday urged Senegal not to send Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), to his own country. Chad has sentenced Habre to death for the torture and killing of political opponents.
Senegal to return accused ex-president Habre to Chad
11/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Senegal to return accused ex-president Habre to Chad

Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), will be sent back to his country July 11, Senegal's government said Friday. Habre, who is accused of atrocities during his rule, is seen as a symbol of Africa's failure to prosecute former leaders.
Top ex-Khmer Rouge leaders face trial in Phnom Penh
27/06/2011 - CAMBODIA

Top ex-Khmer Rouge leaders face trial in Phnom Penh

Four former senior Khmer Rouge leaders, including "Brother No. 2" Nuon Chea (pictured), appeared at a UN-backed tribunal in Phnom Penh on Monday to face war crimes charges for atrocities committed during the 1975-1979 reign of terror.
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