Power to the people: forgive the tyrantsForgiveness of a dictator and ensuring an end to their actions is more crucial than prosecuting them for war crimes, writes Sholto Byrnes. Refusing to seek vengeance shows victims “to be better than their oppressors”.
War crimes trials
War, child soldiers, Africa and Charles Taylor: on trial at the Hague
Liberian leader Charles Taylor yesterday had the dubious honour of being the first African leader to go to trial at the Hague for war crimes, specifically terrorism, murder, rape, sexual slavery, pillage and conscripting children under the age of 15.
Grey skies as the Khmer Rouge trials begin
Stability is all Cambodian people seek. The government has no interest in defendants naming current members of the government or military as Khmer Rouge murderers, writes Humphrey Hollins.
Mo Davis’ other admission: the Gitmo trials will be bogus
With the announcement of Castro’s retirement, there’s been many calls to restore freedom and justice to Cuba. Guantanamo Bay seems like a good place to start, writes Jeff Sparrow.
