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Jurist; Int'l Human Rights, Humanitarian & Criminal Law; Working for justice Boards: @ECCHRBerlin (Chair), @DignityDK, @boell_stiftung Former @HRW EU Director
Nov 9, 2020 10 tweets 8 min read
#KOSOVO THREAD:

First court appearance today of former President Hashim Thaci, charged with 3 other senior KLA leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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balkaninsight.com/2020/11/09/kos… Image The case before the Hague-based special court marks a crucial step for justice and the rule of law – in #Kosovo and beyond.

Victims, survivors, and their families may now finally learn the truth and get justice.

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Sep 16, 2020 4 tweets 5 min read
Truly horrific testimony from a #Syria regime grave digger in the #AlKhatibTrial against former Assad officials charged w atrocity crimes.

Btw 2011-2017, up to 700 bodies would arrive at least twice a week from intelligence branches & military hospitals. thelevantnews.com/en/2020/09/mas… The world knew about #Assad's #torture archipelago.

There was plenty of int'l reporting on the regime's arrests of dissenters, medical workers, journalists, & activists.

The torture, enforced disappearances & deaths in #Syria’s prisons was no secret.
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