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Peacemaking criminology as ubuntu: A reply to Thuli Madonsela
If the rich and powerful are afforded amnesty, then so too must the poor who are often pushed into lives of crime
João Rodrigues, apartheid-era crimes and the question of a blanket amnesty
The former Security Branch officer is asking the SCA for a permanent stay of appeal in the prosecution of the murder of Ahmed Timol in 1971
Why an amnesty for grand corruption in South Africa is a bad idea
Attempts to trade amnesty for information about state corruption have caused conflict as well as controversy in other countries.
Amnesty urges UN probe of ‘systematic’ Philippine drug war killings
The drug war is Duterte’s signature initiative and is heavily supported by many Filipinos
Amnesty accuses Nordic states of failing rape survivors
An Amnesty report says flawed legislation, harmful myths and gender stereotypes had resulted in "endemic impunity" for perpetrators
Zimbabweans get four-year grace
But the permits are confusing, the process ill-conceived and many will remain in limbo
Zimbabwe finds new hangman, Amnesty fears new executions
Amnesty International says it fears Zimbabwe will resume executions after prison officials were quoted saying they have found a new hangman.
Amnesty: Morsi must protect women from sexual violence in Egypt
Amnesty International has urged President Mohamed Morsi to take "drastic steps" to end sexual violence against women in Egypt.
Zim amnesty processing nears completion
The home affairs department says the process of documenting more than 250 000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa has almost been completed.
McBride was convicted — period!
If someone was convicted of murder but later granted amnesty for their action, does that mean we should no longer call him or her a murderer?
Nigeria confident key rebels will embrace amnesty
A top Nigerian presidential aide said on Tuesday he was confident key senior rebel leaders would soon hand over their weapons in return for clemency.
Nigeria rebels call for extension of amnesty deadline
Key rebel leaders in the Niger Delta have urged the government to push back its October 4 amnesty deadline by three months to allow for peace talks.
Niger Delta amnesty plan hangs in balance
An amnesty programme in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta risks failing if the government does not back up its offer with serious peace talks.
Top Nigerian militant sets demands for amnesty
A top Nigerian militant who has held talks with the government about laying down arms took out a full-page advert on Wednesday detailing demands.
Top Nigerian militant may take amnesty, says minister
A top Nigerian militant has indicated he may accept a government pardon and lay down arms, the defence minister said on Tuesday.