By Kate Bissonnette Judge Laurent Kasper-Ansermet submitted his resignation from the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia, or ECCC, on March 19 after five tumultuous months as its international co-investigating judge. The United Nations and the Cambodian government established…
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Malaysia’s One Step Forward and Two Steps Back – The Anwar Ibrahim Appeal
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By Blake Berger Less than two weeks after Judge Zabidin Diah acquitted Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy on January 9, the spotlight has been re-focused back on Anwar and the Malaysian judiciary. On, January 20, Attorney-General Gani Patail responded to calls…
Anwar Ibrahim Acquitted- A New Day in Malaysia?
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By Blake Berger In an unexpected move, Judge Zabidin Diah on January 9 abruptly acquitted Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges, finally ending his politically-charged two year trial. In handing down his verdict, the judge said the DNA…