Haiti: Duvalier case back on course towards justice for the victims

Headline Title: Haiti: Duvalier case back on course towards justice for the victims 21 February 2014 The decision of a Haitian court to allow investigations to continue into crimes against humanity committed during the rule of “president-for-life” Jean-Claude Duvalier is a major boost for the victims in their long quest for truth and justice, Amnesty International said. “This much-needed green light to continue the investigations is a victory for the victims of torture, enforced disappearances and other human rights violations committed under the rule of Duvalier and their…

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