Accoun and Charta 2008 are, in conjunction with our mini-seminar at the Swedish Forum for Human Rights, filing a complaint against Sweden to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Far from a due process
Rebels and alike, who take government powers in the area they control, are sometimes behind some of the worst human rights abuses. Recently we have been reached by news from eastern Ukraine, where a man is sentenced to death by firing squad in a “trial” far from a due process. While this lack of due process must be condemned and seen as a crime itself, the shocking truth is that in many other countries (including western democracies), some suspects may not even get a trial at all.
‘Stay Behind’ must be fully investigated
During the Cold War, so called ‘Stay Behind’ movements were started by NATO/CIA in several European counties. In some countries, like Switzerland, ‘Stay Behind’ has been investigated. It was also condemned by the European parliament. However, the demands for an investigation of ‘Stay Behind’ in Sweden have so far been ignored. In a Swedish article last year, Inga-Britt Ahlenius wrote about the possible connection with the murder of Sweden’s prime minister Olof Palme.
Medical experiments
After about sixty years, medical experiments conducted on unknowing Guatemalans by the USA were revealed by professor Susan M. Reverby. This included deliberately infecting hundreds of people with sexually transmitted diseases, and have by Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom been described as a crime against humanity. We are still waiting for more than apologies. Questions also arise if/where/when other similar experments have occured? Full accountability is very important for such tragedies not to be repeated.
Serena Shim’s last report
Journalist Serena Shim was killed on Sunday, when a heavy vehicle hit the rental car she was travelling in. In her last report, she said the Turkish intelligence agency had threatened her and accused her of spying. She had earlier reported that Islamic State (IS/ISIS/ISIL) militants had crossed between Turkey and Syria.
Using sexual relations
Meet us at the Swedish Forum for Human Rights
On the 15 November, Accoun is together with Charta 2008 holding a mini-seminar regarding cover-up of human rights abuses. Meet us at the Swedish Forum for Human Rights in Umeå.
Persecution of opposition in Ukraine
Earlier this month, the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet exposed the ongoing persecution of the opposition in Ukraine. Read the article (in Swedish).
Will there be justice in the Philippines?
The world is watching to see if the Philippines will be able to stop the history of impunity from repeating itself. Read about some of the cases on the following links:
Media corruption revealed
The German journalist Udo Ulfkotte’s book Gekaufte Journalisten has revealed wide-spread corruption of mainstream media. Read about it in Swedish or watch an interview with Udo Ulfkotte in English on NewsVoice.