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A Legacy of Impunity: A Threat to Algeria’s Future

Amnesty International

2009, Amnesty International:

In this latest report over Algeria published in 30th March 2009 Amnesty International raises concerns on the ongoing lack of investigations into human rights abuses of the past and present , and the impunity afforded to members of the security apparatus and armed groups

more informationTable of contents:

1. Introduction

2. Institutionalized Impunity

First Significant Set of Amnesty Measures: The 1999 Civil Harmony Law and Presidential Decree No. 2000-03

Second Significant Set of Amnesty Measures: The Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation and its Implementation

3. Abuses During the 1990s Internal Conflict and Beyond

3.1. Unlawful Killings
3.2. Enforced Disappearances
3.3. Torture and Other Ill-Treatment

4. Women Bear the Burden of Impunity

Impunity for Abuses Committed by Non-State actors
Impunity for Violations Committed by the State Actors

5. Families of Victims and Activists Under Attack

6. Conclusion and Recommendations

Annex I

Annex II

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