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Second anniversary of death of victim of police brutality which lead to protests and toppling of Mubarak
Author: Jean
Published: 06 Jun 2012
June 6, 2012 marks the second anniversary of the death of 28-year-old Alexandrian Khaled Said, tortured to death by Egyptian police. His death lead to protests culminating in the toppling of Mubarak's regime. In October 2011, two Egyptian police officers were found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison for beating Said to death.
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Gambian journalist still missing after arrest in 2006
Author: Jean
Published: 05 Jun 2012
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on 5 June 2012 called on the governments of the United States of America and The Gambia to disclose information about the whereabouts of missing Gambian journalist "Chief" Ebrima Manneh who has not been seen since his arrested on 11 July 2006 by the Gambia Police Force of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
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The May ESR Review is available for download
Author: calitz
Published: 02 Jun 2012
This is the first ESR Review issue of 2012. It focuses on gender mainstreaming, racial inequality, the link between access to socio-economic rights and the right to dignity.
Launch of the Report on Children in Prison in South Africa
Author: Gwen
Published: 30 May 2012
On 28 May, Lukas Muntingh and Clare Ballard launched CSPRI's latest research report during a workshop held in Cape Town. The report is an update to the situational analysis of the children in prison in South Africa. The launch brought together many stakeholders in the field of child justice and allowed for interesting exchanges on the current challenges faced by children in conflict with the law.
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"Corruption" judge appointed to reduce delays
Author: Jean
Published: 30 May 2012
Raising constitutional issues leads to delays in corruption cases; appointment of High Court judge to deal with these matters is hoped to reduce delays.
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