Haiti: New judicial units must ensure real justice for victims, especially children

By Amnesty International

In response to the announcement by Haitian authorities of two new specialized judicial units intended to address, among other issues, serious human rights abuses in Haiti, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, said: “The opening of these specialized judicial units is a necessary step in the fight against the widespread impunity that has enabled […] The post Haiti: New judicial units must ensure real justice for victims, especially children appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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