Justice and Rule of Law
Impunity happens in the absence of the Rule of Law. As a result of impunity, those suspected of criminal acts are not prosecuted or punished and victims are left without effective remedy or compensation for their injuries or loss. At the same time, they – and society – are denied access to the truth about the violations suffered.
Director of Guatemalan Newspaper Arrested
On July 29th, prosecutors and police officers raided the house of José Rubén Zamora, the director of the Guatemalan newspaper El Periodico, as well as El Periodico’s offices.
PBI-Colombia accompanies Nydia Erika Bautista Foundation and searchers and relatives of the disappeared in Meta
On August 3, PBI-Colombia tweeted:
PBI-Kenya provides safety and security workshops in the lead up to the August 9 presidential election
An election will take place in Kenya this coming Tuesday, August 9.
