Document #1185846

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Amnesty law risks legalizing impunity for crimes against humanity

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE280052005

ecoi.net description:
Concerns that president Bouteflika's proposal of a general amnesty for human rights abuses committed in the country's internal conflict may permanently deprive victims or their families of their right to truth, justice and reparation
Country:
Algeria
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE280052005
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
14 April 2005
Document ID:
1185846 (former ID 37382)

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