News: Panama

Panama: Reject Harsh Laws on Youth Offenders

Jul 22, 2004

Panama should withdraw a proposal that would authorize lengthy prison terms and potentially the death penalty for children under 18.

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Panama: Prosecution of Past Abuses Needed

Apr 25, 2002

Human Rights Watch today welcomed the release of a Panamanian Truth Commission report describing killings and "disappearances" committed under past military regimes. In a letter to President Mireya Moscoso of Panama, Human Rights Watch urged her to ensure that the perpetrators of the crimes documented by the commission are brought to justice.

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Peru: Montesinos Asylum Claim

Sep 26, 2000

Human Rights Watch today wrote to Panamanian President Mireya Moscoso, urging her to deny political asylum to Vladimiro Montesinos, the former Peruvian spy chief.

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Panama Urged to Prosecute Haitian Coup Leaders

Nov 10, 1999

Human Rights Watch called on the government of Panama to prosecute or extradite Generals Raoul Cedrás and Philippe Biamby for atrocities committed during their 1991-1994 military rule in Haiti.

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Human Rights Watch/Americas Applauds Resolution on Gorriti Case

Oct 14, 1997

Human Rights Watch/Americas applauded theagreement reached between the government of Panama and the daily newspaper La Prensa, whereby journalist Gustavo Gorriti can continue to work in a senior position at the newspaper instead of being deported to his native Peru, as a victory for freedom of expression in the hemisphere.

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