News Clips - All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of
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News Clips - All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of
News Clips - All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide/ Coupures de presse - Groupe parlementaire multipartite pour la prévention du génocide Good day / Bonjour, Le français suit For your information, attached are articles from the past week on the subject of genocide and crimes against humanity. Please note that the documents are provided in their original language of publication. À titre de renseignement, veuillez trouver ci-joint des articles parus la semaine dernière touchant le génocide et les crimes contre l’humanité. Veuillez noter que les articles transmis sont dans la langue officielle dans laquelle ils ont été rédigés. Thank you / Merci EVENTS – ÉVÈNEMENTS Conflict-Free Canada Initiative Campaign Launch: Confronting The Blood in Our Mobiles The Malian Crisis: Causes and Consequences for the West African Sub-Region" NEWSCLIPS – COUPURES DE PRESSE Sudan / Soudan Sudan, South Sudan set to resume border talks South Sudan army begins offensive against Yau Yau rebels, kills 28 Offensive de l'armée sud-soudanaise contre des rebelles 25 Sudan soldiers killed in joint N. Darfur rebel offensive –sources Militias ‘rape displaced in turns near N. Darfur camp Abyei leaders call for review of UN peacekeepers’ mandate Prospects for peace in Abyei remain "bleak", says group Fighting breaks out between Sudan army and SRF rebels in N. Kordofan JEM denies Sudan army’s claims of battle in N. Kordofan Le JEM lance une offensive dans le Nord-Kordofan France and Sudan discuss Mali rebels in Darfur Sudan attacks in Darfur breach sanctions: UN Khartoum viole l'embargo sur les armes au Darfour Sept morts et quatre blessés dans des affrontements tribaux au Soudan International court trial of 2 Darfur rebels accused of peacekeepers attack to start in 2014 Darfour: Deux chefs rebelles devant la CPI en 2014 Democratic Republic of Congo / République démocratique du Congo United Nations: More than 80 people killed in clashes between troops, armed group in Congo 80 personnes tuées, l’APCLS a pris le contrôle de Kitchanga-RTBF DR Congo: Army 'seizes' eastern towns held by M23 rebels La Monusco très préoccupée par l’escalade de la violence au NordKivu Clashes as DRC rebel ranks split le M23 destitue son chef politique Jean-Marie Runiga UN hopes to approve Congo force by end of March RDC: l'ONU souhaite un renforcement de la Monusco, le Conseil prudent Other Related News / Autres Nouvelles Khmer Rouge defendant in 'critical condition' Cambodge: un des trois accusés khmers rouges dans un état critique Cambodia: UN official welcomes possibility of genocide court trying sexual crimes French prosecutors call for genocide trial of former Rwandan army captain Le parquet de Paris demande le renvoi aux assises d’un ex-officier rwandais Dutch court jails Rwandan woman for inciting genocide Court Overturns War Crimes Conviction of Former Chief of Yugoslav Army Le TPIY acquitte en appel l'ex-général yougoslave Perisic Argentine: deux ex-dictateurs à la barre avec le procès du Plan Condor Laurent Gbagbo devant les juges de la CPI, à La Haye EVENTS – ÉVÈNEMENTS Conflict-Free Canada Initiative Campaign Launch: A film screening and discussion DATE: 2013.03.14 at 19.00 LOCATION: Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto SPEAKERS: Introduction by Member of Parliament Olivia Chow of the NDP INFORMATION: http://standcanada.org/campaigns/cfci/ Please join STAND Canada in a launch event and film screening for its newest campaign: The Conflict-Free Canada Initiative. In collaboration with the Enough Project, Raise Hope for Congo and American Conflict-Free Campus Initiative, STAND Canada will announce its plans to bring the issue of conflict minerals to Canada and a new partnership with New Democrat member of Parliament Paul Dewar. The evening will entail a reception, the screening of a 75-minute documentary, “Blood in the Mobile” and a concluding discussion with keynote presentations, including an introduction by Member of Parliament Olivia Chow of the NDP. Admission is free. The Malian Crisis: Causes and Consequences for the West African SubRegion" DATE: 2013.03.13 at 11.30-13.00 LOCATION: University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall Room 550 SPEAKERS: Dr. Pius Adesanmi, Dr. Nduka Otiono INFORMATION: csm.symplicity.com/attachments/214/The_Malian_Crisis.pdf? https://law-ottawa- The Human Rights Research and Education Centre invites you to “The Malian Crisis: Causes and Consequences for the West Africa Sub-Region” featuring Dr. Pius Adesanmi, Associate Professor of English, Carleton University and Winner of the Inaugural Penguin Prize for African writing 2010, and Dr. Nduka Otiono, Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of African Studies Carleton University. RSVP by March 11, 2013: Ginette Chatelain [email protected] NEWSCLIPS – COUPURES DE PRESSE Sudan / Soudan Sudan, South Sudan set to resume border talks PUBLICATION: Reuters DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCABRE9251EF20130306 Sudan and South Sudan will resume stalled talks on Thursday to set up a demilitarized border zone, Sudan's state news agency SUNA said on Wednesday, in a new attempt to resolve a conflict over oil and land. […] South Sudan army begins offensive against Yau Yau rebels, kills 28 PUBLICATION: Reuters DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/05/us-southsudanfighting-idUSBRE9240E220130305 South Sudan's army launched a military offensive against insurgents loyal to rebel leader David Yau Yau in the eastern Jonglei state, killing 28 militants, authorities said on Tuesday. Yau Yau raised a rebellion last year, with support from his Murle ethnic group, after losing local elections in 2010. […] Offensive de l'armée sud-soudanaise contre des rebelles PUBLICATION: Reuters DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://fr.reuters.com/article/frEuroRpt/idFRL6N0BX8QS20130305 L'armée du Soudan du Sud a lancé une offensive contre les partisans du chef rebelle David Yau Yau, un ancien séminariste entré en dissidence en juillet 2012, ont annoncé mardi les autorités de Juba. Les combats dans l'est de l'Etat de Jonglei, près de Kongkong, à l'est de la ville de Pibor, ont fait 28 morts parmi les insurgés, a précisé un porte-parole de l'armée sud-soudanaise. […] 25 Sudan soldiers killed in joint N. Darfur rebel offensive –sources PUBLICATION: Radio Dabanga DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.radiodabanga.org/node/44279 A joint offensive of two Darfur rebel groups against the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in North Darfur left more than 25 government soldiers dead on Wednesday, both rebel movements say. The battle took place on the road connecting Tawila and El Fasher in the area of Kuim, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) military spokesman told Radio Dabanga. […] Militias ‘rape displaced in turns near N. Darfur camp PUBLICATION: Radio Dabanga DATE: 2013.03.04 INFORMATION: http://www.radiodabanga.org/node/44154 Pro-government militias ambushed a group of six women in Fulu, two kilometers northwest of Kassab camp in Kutum locality, North Darfur, in an attempt to rape them. However, five of them managed to escape and the sixth was reportedly raped in turns by the group of perpetrators. An activist speaking to Radio Dabanga said the victim was not released by the militiamen until late night on Sunday. He noted the suspects were riding horses and camels. […] Abyei leaders call for review of UN peacekeepers’ mandate PUBLICATION: Sudan Tribune DATE: 2013.03.02 INFORMATION: http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article45707 Community leaders from the oil-producing region of Abyei have asked South Sudan government to review of the current mandate of the United Nations Interim Security forces for Abyei (UNISFA). In a letter issued ahead of next week’s South Sudan ruling party (SPLA) political bureau meeting, members of the Abyei community expressed deep concerns over the manner in which UNISFA was handling security in the disputed region. […] Prospects for peace in Abyei remain "bleak", says group PUBLICATION: Sudan Tribune DATE: 2013.03.03 INFORMATION: http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article45713 Prospects for a peaceful resolution of the dispute in Abyei remain “bleak” with international actors failing to bring the two conflicting parties to a political solution, a Geneva-based research group has said. The Small Arms Survey, in its latest report on the crisis in the disputed oilproducing region, details how Khartoum rejected an African Union High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) proposal to resolve the stalemate in Abyei, which South Sudan willingly endorsed. […] Fighting breaks out between Sudan army and SRF rebels in N. Kordofan PUBLICATION: Sudan Tribune DATE: 2013.03.04 INFORMATION: http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article45716 The Sudanese army on Sunday announced that its troops clashed this weekend with rebels from the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF) in the state of North Kordofan. The army’s spokesperson Colonel al-Sawarmi Khalid Sa’ad said in statements carried by state media that a group of SRF "outlaws" crossed the borders from South Sudan and were tracked by the Sudanese military. […] JEM denies Sudan army’s claims of battle in N. Kordofan PUBLICATION: Radio Dabanga DATE: 2013.03.04 INFORMATION: http://www.radiodabanga.org/node/44149 The spokesman of the Sudanese army announced his forces inflicted severe losses in clashes with a rebel group in North Kordofan, who entered the country via South Sudan, over the weekend. However, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) claims having seized the town where the alleged battle took place. […] Le JEM lance une offensive dans le Nord-Kordofan PUBLICATION: Opérations Paix DATE: 2013.03.03 INFORMATION: http://www.operationspaix.net/33266-details-actualite-soudan-lejem-lance-une-offensive-dans-le-nord-kordofan.html Des combats ont éclaté au cours de la fin de semaine entre l'armée soudanaise et les rebelles du JEM, dans le Nord-Kordofan, malgré l’accord de cessez-le-feu conclu le mois dernier au Qatar. Le JEM a en effet annoncé aujourd'hui avoir lancé une offensive contre l'armée dans l'État Nord-Kordofan et affirmé qu'il contrôlait depuis hier la région de l'Oued Bahr. […] France and Sudan discuss Mali rebels in Darfur PUBLICATION: Radio Dabanga DATE: 2013.02.28 INFORMATION: http://www.radiodabanga.org/node/43915 Sudan and France have discussed the presence of Mali fighters in Darfur, the Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday. Al-Obeid Marwih, spokesperson of the ministry, said the Sudan minister of Foreign affairs Ali Karti went yesterday to Paris to meet his French counterpart Laurent Fabius. […] Sudan attacks in Darfur breach sanctions: UN PUBLICATION: Agence France Presse DATE: 2013.03.03 INFORMATION: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gOzwAjNj25Rw4o0Fjce98d7 iPuVw?docId=CNG.a4d0a5ef805f0c4946464275668b04d5.6c1 Sudan breached UN sanctions by using warplanes and rockets bought from Belarus and Russia in the Darfur conflict, according to UN experts who have called for a tightened embargo. With the war now a decade old, UN sanctions report outlined how the conflict has intensified with government air attacks on Darfur villages, rebels opening military camps in neighboring South Sudan and intelligence agents torturing opposition students with acid. […] Khartoum viole l'embargo sur les armes au Darfour PUBLICATION: Romandie DATE: 2013.03.03 INFORMATION: http://www.romandie.com/news/n/_Khartoum_viole_l_embargo_sur_les_armes_au _Darfour_45030320132138.asp Le Soudan a utilisé des avions et hélicoptères de combat et des missiles achetés à la Russie et au Belarus dans le conflit au Darfour, violant ainsi un embargo de l'ONU, ont indiqué des experts de l'organisation. […] Sept morts et quatre blessés dans des affrontements tribaux au Soudan PUBLICATION: Afriqueinfos DATE: 2013.03.02 INFORMATION: http://www.afriquinfos.com/articles/2013/3/2/sept-morts-quatreblesses-dans-affrontements-tribaux-soudan-218512.asp "Six membres de la tribu Al-Gimir ont été tués et deux autres blessés lors d'une attaque menée par un groupe armé de la tribu de Bani Halba contre deux villages de la localité Katela", a déclaré à l'agence Xinhua Abdalla Ishaq, commissaire de la localité Katela de l'Etat du Sud-Darfour. […] International court trial of 2 Darfur rebels accused of peacekeepers attack to start in 2014 PUBLICATION: Montreal Gazette DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/International+court+trial+Darfur+rebels+a ccused+attacking/8057054/story.html The trial of two Darfur rebels accused of leading a massive machine-gun attack on an African Union peacekeepers' camp in Sudan that left 12 soldiers dead will not start until May 2014, the International Criminal Court said Wednesday. […] Darfour: Deux chefs rebelles devant la CPI en 2014 PUBLICATION: Opérations Paix DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.operationspaix.net/33333-details-actualite-darfourdeux-chefs-rebelles-devant-la-cpi-en-2014.html La CPI a annoncé aujourd’hui que les procès de deux chefs rebelles darfouris, Abdallah Banda Abaker Nourain et Saleh Mohammed Jerbo Jamus, accusés de crimes de guerre pour une attaque ayant tué 12 soldats de l’UA en 2007, s’ouvrira le 5 mai 2014 à La Haye. […] Democratic Republic of Congo / République démocratique du Congo United Nations: More than 80 people killed in clashes between troops, armed group in Congo PUBLICATION: Montreal Gazette DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/United+Nations+More+than+people+killed +clashes+between/8058561/story.html The United Nations says more than 80 people have died in clashes between an armed group and the military in eastern Congo. The Congolese Red Cross has buried 61 bodies, and 20 other deaths were registered at local health centres following days of intense fighting between the militia and the army in the locality of Kitchanga. […] 80 personnes tuées, l’APCLS a pris le contrôle de Kitchanga-RTBF PUBLICATION: Radio Okapi DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://radiookapi.net/lu-sur-le-web/2013/03/05/rdc-80-personnestuees-lapcls-pris-le-controle-de-kitchanga-rtbf/ L’Alliance des patriotes pour un Congo libre et souverain (APCLS) a pris le contrôle de Kitchanga (Nord-Kivu) dimanche après plusieurs jours de combats qui ont fait plus de 80 morts, a indiqué lundi l’ONU. “Le 3 mars, le groupe armé APCLS a attaqué les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (troupes gouvernementales) et a repris la ville” de Kitchanga où la situation est “très tendue“, a déclaré le porte-parole adjoint de l’ONU Eduardo del Buey. […] DR Congo: Army 'seizes' eastern towns held by M23 rebels PUBLICATION: BBC DATE: 2013.03.02 INFORMATION: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21642301 The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has recaptured two eastern towns held for months by the M23 rebels. A military spokesman said the troops moved into Rutshuru and Kiwanja overnight after the rebels had pulled out. There were no reports of fighting. […] La Monusco très préoccupée par l’escalade de la violence au Nord-Kivu PUBLICATION: Digital Congo DATE: 2013.03.04 INFORMATION: http://www.digitalcongo.net/article/90180 Dans le territoire de Rutshuru, les combats actuels entre des factions du M23 ont aggravé la situation sécuritaire déjà sérieuse, et exacerbé les vides sécuritaires causés par la mutinerie du M23. […] Clashes as DRC rebel ranks split PUBLICATION: News 24 DATE: 2013.03.01 INFORMATION: http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Clashes-as-DRC-rebel-ranks- split-20130301 Fighting has broken out in the unstable east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between rival factions of the M23 rebel movement after the dismissal of the group's political leader, rebel and Congolese military sources said on Friday. […] le M23 destitue son chef politique Jean-Marie Runiga PUBLICATION: Le Monde DATE: 2013.02.28 INFORMATION: http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2013/02/28/rdc-le-m23destitue-son-chef-politique-jean-marie-runiga_1840728_3212.html Les rebelles congolais du M23 ont destitué leur dirigeant politique Jean-Marie Runiga, annonce dans un communiqué le chef militaire du groupe, Sultani Makenga. Jean-Marie Runiga a été démis de ses fonctions pour avoir volé des fonds et soutenu une faction loyale à Bosco Ntaganda. Il est recherché par la Cour pénale internationale pour le meurtre de civils lors d'un précédent soulèvement, avance le chef militaire du groupe. […] UN hopes to approve Congo force by end of March PUBLICATION: New Vision DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/640385-un-hopes-to-approvecongo-force-by-end-of-march.html The U.N. Security Council hopes to approve by the end of March a special force to combat rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but some members have concerns that need to be addressed first, Russia's U.N. envoy Vitaly Churkin said on Tuesday. While Churkin did not divulge these concerns, some diplomats worry the creation of the intervention force within the existing peacekeeping operation, known as MONUSCO, could lead to two competing units. They want more detail on the new unit's command structure. […] RDC: l'ONU souhaite un renforcement de la Monusco, le Conseil prudent PUBLICATION: Le Nouvel Observateur DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/monde/20130306.AFP5674/rdc-lonu-souhaite-un-renforcement-de-la-monusco-le-conseil-prudent.html Le secrétaire général de l'ONU Ban Ki-moon a demandé mardi au Conseil de sécurité de renforcer rapidement la Mission de l'ONU en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) mais plusieurs pays s'interrogent sur l'opportunité de créer une brigade d'intervention rapide. […] Other Related News / Autres Nouvelles Khmer Rouge defendant in 'critical condition' PUBLICATION: Agence France Presse DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ju0oPGRhPvFtE_u2n_pDcRe xYOQw?docId=CNG.c0aef4af0eb8e18fe89a86b6eb9cf423.1291 A former Khmer Rouge leader on trial for genocide is in critical condition in hospital, his lawyer said Wednesday, stoking fears that top figures in the murderous regime may never face justice. Ieng Sary, who at 87 years old is the oldest defendant at Cambodia's UN-backed war crimes court, was hospitalised on Monday with stomach problems -- the latest in a string of ailments. […] Cambodge: un des trois accusés khmers rouges dans un état critique PUBLICATION: Libération DATE: 2013.03.06 INFORMATION: http://www.liberation.fr/monde/2013/03/06/cambodge-un-destrois-accuses-khmers-rouges-dans-un-etat-critique_886697 L’ex-ministre des Affaires étrangères du régime cambodgien des Khmers rouges, âgé de 87 ans, se trouve dans un état critique, a annoncé mercredi son avocat, réveillant les craintes que lui et les autres accusés ne disparaissent avant d’être jugés. […] Cambodia: UN official welcomes possibility of genocide court trying sexual crimes PUBLICATION: UN News Service DATE: 2013.03.01 INFORMATION: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44264&Cr=sexual+violence&Cr1 =#.UTgGQjk1ZSU A senior United Nations official today welcomed the recent decision by Cambodia’s genocide tribunal to annul a previous ruling that would have prevented it from trying crimes of sexual violence committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. […] French prosecutors call for genocide trial of former Rwandan army captain PUBLICATION: RFI DATE: 2013.03.04 INFORMATION: http://www.english.rfi.fr/africa/20130304-french-prosecutors-callgenocide-trial-former-rwandan-army-captain French prosecutors have called for a former captain in the Rwandan army to be put on trial for his alleged role in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. Investigating magistrates will decide whether Pascal Simbikangwa, who was arrested on the French island of Mayotte in 2008, will face charges of “complicity in genocide” and “complicity in crimes against humanity”. […] Le parquet de Paris demande le renvoi aux assises d’un ex-officier rwandais PUBLICATION: RFI DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20130305-genocide-le-parquet-parisdemande-le-renvoi-assises-ex-officier-rwandais Il pourrait devenir le premier génocidaire rwandais présumé à être jugé en France. Pascal Simbikangwa pourrait être mis en accusation pour complicité de génocide. Le parquet de Paris a requis le 4 mars son renvoi aux assises. Il reviendra aux juges d'instruction du pôle « crime contre l'humanité » du TGI, Tribunal de grande instance de Paris de suivre ou non ces réquisitions et de mettre éventuellement en accusation cet ancien officier des renseignements rwandais. Pascal Simbikangwa, âgé aujourd'hui de 53 ans, avait été arrêté à Mayotte en 2008. […] Dutch court jails Rwandan woman for inciting genocide PUBLICATION: Agence France Presse DATE: 2013.03.01 INFORMATION: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gnx2btPSb4ggFsHPewY2LH GzcRCg?docId=CNG.c413d29dda5f72c167fb6fae88a7bd24.641 A court in the Netherlands on Friday jailed Dutch-Rwandan woman Yvonne Basebya for inciting genocide in the central African nation in 1994, the first such conviction ever of a Dutch national. "The court orders the suspect jailed for six years and eight months," judge Rene Elkerbout said, acquitting her of other charges including war crimes and genocide perpetration. […] Court Overturns War Crimes Conviction of Former Chief of Yugoslav Army PUBLICATION: New York Times DATE: 2013.02.28 INFORMATION: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/courtoverturns-war-crimes-conviction-of-former-chief-of-yugoslav-army.html?_r=0 A United Nations appeals court on Thursday unexpectedly overturned the war crimes conviction of the former Yugoslav Army chief who had been sentenced to 27 years for aiding and abetting atrocities in Bosnia and Croatia, including attacks on Sarajevo and Srebrenica. […] Le TPIY acquitte en appel l'ex-général yougoslave Perisic PUBLICATION: Le Nouvel Observateur DATE: 2013.02.28 INFORMATION: http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/monde/20130228.REU8553/letpiy-acquitte-en-appel-l-ex-general-yougoslave-perisic.html Le Tribunal pénal international pour l'ex-Yougoslavie (TPIY) a acquitté jeudi en appel l'ancien chef d'état-major serbe de l'armée yougoslave, le général Momcilo Perisic, condamné en première instance pour incitation et aide aux crimes de guerre commis en Bosnie et en Croatie pendant la guerre des Balkans. […] Argentine: deux ex-dictateurs à la barre avec le procès du Plan Condor PUBLICATION: L’express DATE: 2013.03.05 INFORMATION: http://www.lexpress.fr/actualites/1/monde/argentine-deux-exdictateurs-a-la-barre-avec-le-proces-du-plan-condor_1227158.html Le procès du Plan Condor, visant à éliminer les opposants politiques aux dictatures militaires d'Amérique du Sud, a débuté mardi à Buenos Aires, avec deux anciens présidents parmi les accusés, Jorge Videla et Reynaldo Bignone. […] Laurent Gbagbo devant les juges de la CPI, à La Haye PUBLICATION: Le Monde DATE: 2013.03.02 INFORMATION: http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2013/03/02/laurent-gbagbo- devant-les-juges-de-la-cpi_1841770_3212.html Rien, chez Laurent Gbagbo, ne semble avoir changé depuis les violences de Côte d'Ivoire consécutives à la présidentielle de décembre 2010. Rien, si ce n'est cette petite paire de lunettes rondes, déjà baptisées "lunettes free Gbagbo" par ses partisans présents à La Haye lors d'audiences tenues devant la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) du 19 au 28 février. […]
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