Today’s update of human rights events around the world.
U.S.: Obama pick quits over Israel lobby
The candidate for a leading US intelligence post has withdrawn his nomination after accusing the country’s Israel lobby of plumbing “the depths of dishonor and indecency” to assassinate his character. Al Jazeera
DRC: Militia Leader Guilty in Landmark Trial
The conviction of the Mai Mai commander Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga and 20 other Mai Mai combatants for crimes on major charges, including crimes against humanity, by a military court on March 5, 2009, was a crucial step toward creating accountability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch
GAZA: Family sues Israel over deaths
A Palestinian family is suing Ehud Olmert, Israel’s outgoing prime minister, and other government officials over the deaths of their relatives during the recent assault on Gaza. Al Jazeera
U.S.: UN to investigate secret prisons
The UN has launched an investigation into secret detention centres around the world, including those run by America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Al Jazeera
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