Sung Un Kim

Urgent issues facing Sierra Leone war crimes court: report

Sung Un Kim

November 3, 2011 07:16:36 am

The Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) on Tuesday urged key national and international players to address residual issues to ensure that the legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leona (SCSL) will be...

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Libya militia torturing displaced Gaddafi supporters: HRW

Sung Un Kim

October 31, 2011 02:06:48 pm

Militia from the Libyan city of Misrata are torturing and terrorizing the displaced supporters of deceased former leader Muammar Gaddafi , according to a report released Sunday by Human Rights Watch (HRW) ....

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Uruguay senate votes to revoke amnesty law

Sung Un Kim

October 26, 2011 12:39:53 pm

Uruguay's Senate voted 16-15 Tuesday to revoke the amnesty law of 1986, which prevents investigations, adjudications and human rights prosecutions of military junta officials during their regime between 1973-1985. The vote...

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UN rights chief stresses rule of law as Tunisia conducts first free elections

Sung Un Kim

October 24, 2011 02:42:38 pm

Tunisia conducted its first free elections Sunday, with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay emphasizing the importance of adherence to the rule of law as the country moves forward. The election for the new constituent...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Ford pardoned Nixon for Watergate

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford, in a televised address to the American people, pardoned ex-President Richard Nixon for any offenses committed in association with the Watergate break-in.

Read the full text of Ford's address, or listen to him read the pardon (via Watergate.info).

Treaty of San Francisco signed, officially ending WWII in the Pacific

On September 8, 1951, the Treaty of San Francisco was signed between 49 nations and Japan, ending World War II in the Pacific region. In addition to dismantling the Japanese Empire, the accord also provided for compensation to be paid by Japan to prisoners of war and civilians who were victimized by Japan during the War. Communist China did not participate in the San Francisco negotiations and thus signed the separate Treaty of Tapei with Japan.

Ford pardoned Nixon

On Sepetmber 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned predecessor Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Read President Ford's remarks explaining the pardon.