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Renewing the Pledge: New Report on Sudan Peace Process
Human Rights First, together with 25 other groups, released a report Wednesday to urge that the implentation of the peace process in Sudan stay on track in the lead-up to two key referenda scheduled for this January. |
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Naomi Campbell, Blood Diamonds, and the Big Picture
Amidst talk of Naomi Campbell testifying in The Hague about allegedly accepting a blood diamond from Charles Taylor, Human Rights First highlights the third parties that sustain those who commit mass atrocities and urges that those enablers, too, be held to account. |
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New Paper on Preventing Mass Atrocities
A new briefing paper, released by Human Rights First and 13 partner organizations, identifies the keys to establishing an early warning system for mass atrocities—including a focus on enablers. |
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Red Flags Signal Risk of Mass Atrocities in Kyrgyzstan
The violence that started in southern Kyrgyzstan should raise a red flag for the U.S. and the international community. Reports indicate that the killings are not only occurring along ethnic lines, but are also organized. HRF has published a briefing sheet, outlining recommendations and key questions. |
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A Move Toward Accountability for Mass Atrocities
The Crimes Against Humanity Act, being marked up April 22, 2010 by the Senate Judiciary Committee, would close a loophole in U.S. law, allowing U.S. prosecutors to hold accountable perpetrators of crimes against humanity. Read our letter of support. |
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Taking on the Enablers of Mass Atrocities
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Obama's New Sudan Policy: Start Implementing Sanctions Now
Read Huffington Post "Sanctions, Not Smiley Faces" Read our Fact Sheet on the Embargo [PDF version]
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Policy Paper: 3 Concrete Steps to Strengthen the Embargo
Publication documents countries directly and indirectly arming Sudan and make recommendations to stop the flow of arms to Darfur. Read the Policy Paper» | Download PDF» |
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