Amnesty International launches first USA human rights campaign
Amnesty International launches a broad U S campaign accusing the United States of police brutality prisoner abuse and death penalty bias. The report cites high tech restraints pepper spray and solitary isolation while urging independent investigations banning electro shock devices and better consular rights for arrestees. The group plans stops in Washington Los Angeles Chicago Detroit and New York to push reforms.
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International Court of Justice
Rights group cites atrocities in Kosovo conflict report
Human Rights Watch accuses both Belgrade and Kosovo's Kosovo Liberation Army of war violations during seven months of fighting. It pins primary responsibility on Slobodan Milosevic and condemns the international community for inaction while 250000 displaced. The report notes Albanian rebels also commit abuses but on a lesser scale.
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Russian delegation meets Milosevic amid Kosovo tension
Russia sent Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and Defense Minister Igor Sergeyev to Belgrade to press Milosevic for a peaceful Kosovo settlement while NATO threatens strikes. The visit followed Moscow backing Belgrade as Belgrade readies air defenses and signals possible interim governance in Kosovo.
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Malaysia's ex deputy PM in court on corruption and vice acts
Former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Kuala Lumpur High Court under escort wearing a neck brace claiming police abuse in custody. He faces five corruption and five illegal homosexual acts charges. Judge sets English proceedings with limited defence access amid gag order and ongoing Internal Security Act detention discourse.
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