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| Amnesty Int l Accuses Russia Georgia of AbusesFri, 21 Nov 2008 23:19:27 -0800 by NTDTVZHANG:Amnesty International is calling for an investigation into alleged human rights abuses blamed on both sides in the recent conflict between Georgia and Russia. They accuse all parties involved of failing to take the necessary measures to protect their civilians during the conflict.STORY:Viole nce continues on the de facto border between South Ossetia and Georgia. Analysts say tensions could increase again after a five day conflict that saw Russia launching a massive counter-attack against Georgia. Both Georgia and separatist South Ossetia blame each other for stoking the conflict.Now human rights group Amnesty International says human right abuses took place on both sides. And the NGO is calling for the matter to be investigated.[John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International Spokesman]:"Amnesty is concerned that present needs shouldn't obscure responsibilities for past deeds and in that context Amnesty International is calling for a thorough independent and impartial investigation into allegations of serious human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law both by the Georgian and Russian authorities themselves but also by the international community."Thousands of people have been displaced from the fighting. Amnesty estimates that around 24,000 ethnic Georgians are still not able to return to their homes.Klara Durglishvili's family is one the thousands who is still waiting. They have set up camp in a school in the outskirts of Tiblisi. Her home was destroyed by the war but she wants to return to her village.[Klara Durglishvili, Former Resident of Evedi Village]:"People were killed the during bombing - at least twenty from the village. We still hope to return, but who knows, it may take years."President Mikheil Saakashvili's government is now faced with building thousands of new homes to provide shelter against the harsh winter. Related: ntd ntdtv news |
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| Israeli attack on USS Liberty (US Navy ship)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:08:23 -0800 by TheSnuShowhttp://www.usslibert y.org/The USS Liberty incident was an attack on a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, USS Liberty, in international waters about 12.5 nautical miles (23 km) from the coast of the Sinai Peninsula, north of El Arish, by Israeli fighter planes and torpedo boats on June 8, 1967.It occurred during the Six-Day War, a conflict between Israel and the Arab states of Egypt, Jordan and Syria. The Israeli attack killed 34 U.S. servicemen and wounded at least 173. The attack was the second deadliest against a U.S. Naval vessel since the end of World War II, surpassed only by the Iraqi Exocet missile attack on the USS Stark on May 17, 1987, and marked the single greatest loss of life by the U.S. Intelligence Community. Related: the uss liberty incident was an attack on u.s. navy intelligence ship in international waters about 12.5 nautical miles (23 km) from the coast of sinai peninsula north el arish by israeli fighter planes and torpedo boats june 1967. |
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