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Aegis delighted with a victory for its campaign to strengthen British law on genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:53:37 GMT

07 July 09 - Aegis is delighted to announce a victory for its campaign to strengthen the law on genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Aegis has been working with MPs and Peers for a long time to ensure that the UK is not a safe haven for people suspected of the most heinous crimes. The government announced today that, in response to amendments tabled to the Justice and Coroners Bill by Lord Carlile QC, Baroness D'Souza and Lord Falconer QC, and Lord Alton they would be extending the jurisdiction of UK courts to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes as far back as January 1st 1991.

Religious leaders, football stars and actors back ‘Candles for Rwanda’ initiative as Rwanda marks anniversary of end of 1994 genocide

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:50:57 GMT

17 July 09 - The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and Hollywood star Danny Glover are among the latest public figures to light candles on camera as part of ‘Candles for Rwanda' (www.candles4rwanda.org), a global initiative to mark the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and help destitute survivors who are still suffering from its consequences 15 years on.

Aegis calls on UK Government to adopt Parliament’s recommendations and close ‘impunity gap’ for genocide suspects

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:49:45 GMT

11 Aug 09 – In a report released today, the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Human Rights says inconsistencies in the way the UK applies international law have created an “impunity gap” for perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. It commends the Government's recent decision to amend to legislation to partially address the problem, but calls for it to close remaining loopholes in the law and to re-establish a specialist war crimes unit to investigate people in the UK who are suspected of such offences.

How does a Nation live after Genocide?

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:49:29 GMT

Speech by Cherie Blair, Aegis Lunch, House of Commons, 20 April 2006

Holocaust Centre Founder Appointed To Head Shoah Foundation

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:47:29 GMT

Dr Stephen Smith, founding director of The Holocaust Centre and co-founder of the Aegis Trust, is leaving the post to become the new executive director of the University of Southern California's Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, effective 15 August 2009.

Aegis Report Exposes War Crimes Suspects Escaping Justice In The UK

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:40:37 GMT

A new report - 'Suspected War Criminals and Genocidaires in the UK: Proposals to Strengthen our Laws' -published today by the Aegis Trust brings together, for the first time, details of people entering the UK who are suspected of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, some of whom cannot be prosecuted here due to legal loopholes - but cannot be easily returned home or extradited either, due to the risk of unfair trial or torture.

Candles for Rwanda: national stadium illuminated by hope on 15th anniversary of 1994 genocide

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:38:29 GMT

Aerial footage taken above Rwanda’s national stadium last night, shows the dramatic candle-lit commemoration held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 1994 genocide of the Tutsis. 20,000 Rwandans converged on the stadium for the event, which was attended by Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and other dignitaries, including Cherie Blair.

Impunity of released Rwandan genocide suspects ‘a denial of justice for survivors’

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:13:21 GMT

Four men accused of participation in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, fighting extradition from the UK to Rwanda, have today been freed by the High Court on grounds that there was ‘a real risk’ that they would suffer ‘a flagrant denial of justice’.

Darfuri refugees in the UK

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:09:35 GMT

Below are several first hand accounts of Darfuri refugees, explaining how they have been impacted by the devastating situation in Darfur.

Peter Gabriel joins Darfur fast, demands backing for ICC on Sudan

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:07:01 GMT

Today, legendary recording artist and human rights campaigner Peter Gabriel has taken the lead on the 'fast for Darfur', initiated by Mia Farrow on 27 April.

Darfur rebel hands himself over to ICC

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:03:29 GMT

The Aegis Trust welcomes the arrival in the Hague of Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, leader of the United Redemption Front (URF), in response to the summons issued under seal by the International Criminal Court on 7 May for his suspected role in the attack on the African Union base at Haskanita, North Darfur, in October 2007.

LONDON appointed by Aegis to secure sponsorship for Candles4Rwanda initiative

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:58:22 GMT

LONDON has been appointed by the Aegis Trust to secure a sponsor for the “Candles for Rwanda” campaign (www.candles4rwanda.org).

Take action - urge MPs to close genocide loophole in UK law

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:55:05 GMT

The Aegis Trust and REDRESS are urging British voters to press their MPs to close legal loopholes in UK law that currently allow genocide suspects to walk fre

Darfur Destroyed: Sudan’s Perpetrators Break Silence

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:35:11 GMT

Ahead of the ICC arrest warrant for Omar al Bashir, Khartoum’s men speak out...

Aegis Saddened By Death Of Alison Des Forges

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:26:56 GMT

The Aegis Trust is deeply saddened at the untimely death of Dr Alison Des Forges, author of ‘Leave None to Tell the Story’, a seminal work on the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Des Forges was killed in the crash of Flight 3407 from New York to Buffalo on February 12, 2009.

Report: Enforcement of International Criminal Law

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:24:37 GMT

A new report issued on eve of ICC’s decision on whether to issue an arrest warrant for President al-Bashir warns that without further action to enforce international criminal law the international community will face a situation where it has many more ‘wanted posters’ than trials.