Fujimori: “I accept”
by Guest on 4:50 pm on Tuesday, 6. October 2009 | No Comments
I’m innocent! These were the arrogant and carefree words used by Alberto Fujimori in December of 2007 when the trial against him began for grave human rights violations – including murders, kidnappings and torture – committed during the years in which Peru was under the control of the criminal organisation which he lead as President [...]
Congolese activist convicted
by Georg Neumann on 6:26 pm on Tuesday, 29. September 2009 | No Comments
The conviction of Golden Misabiko, a Congolese human rights and transparency activist, shows once again the increasingly difficult and challenging situation for activists around the world.
Golden Misabiko, President of the Katanga branch of the Congolese human rights organisation Association africaine de défense des droits de l’homme (ASADHO) was arrested and convicted after being released on [...]
14th International Anti-Corruption Conference Announced
by Stephanie Don on 6:26 pm on Thursday, 10. September 2009 | 4 Comments
n the aftermath of the financial crisis insecurity has flourished and the challenges threatening the livelihood of populations across the world have increased, creating an environment ripe for corruption. Many of the right promises have been made – the task at hand is to ensure that commitments are honoured.
To restore peoples’ trust and rebuild the [...]
Anti-corruption leader released in Niger
by Stephanie Don on 7:52 pm on Friday, 28. August 2009 | No Comments
The anti-corruption leader Wada Maman who was arrested last Saturday 22 August in Niamey, Niger, has been released on bail, along with eight other men who were detained on the same day. His arrest and the ongoing intimidation of civil society in the country continue to be a cause of great concern for Transparency International [...]
Anti-corruption leader arrested in Niger
by Stephanie Don on 5:47 pm on Monday, 24. August 2009 | No Comments
Anti-corruption leader Mr Wada Maman was arrested on Saturday, 22 August, as he was travelling through Niger’s capital, Niamey. Mr Maman is a Board Member and Secretary General of the Association Nigérienne de Lutte contre la Corruption (ANLC), the TI chapter in Niger.
Mr Maman was going from his home to the home of another [...]
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