Panama: Fresh investigations urged after Manuel Noriega extradition

Headline Title:  Panama: Investigate Manuel Noriega following extradition 13 December 2011 Panamanian authorities must launch new investigations into Manuel Noriega’s role in a string of human rights violations dating back to the 1960s, Amnesty International said today after the former military leader was extradited from France. Upon his arrival in Panama on Sunday night, the 77-year-old former general was taken straight to a Panamanian prison, where he faces multiple jail terms for the killing of political opponents and other charges. Amnesty International is calling for investigations…

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