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politics2 years ago

"Release of Ex-President Fujimori Ignites Protests and Diplomatic Dispute in Peru"

Peru is bracing for protests following the release of former President Alberto Fujimori from prison, where he was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses. The controversial decision by the constitutional court to reinstate a 2017 pardon on humanitarian grounds has sparked outrage and warnings from human rights organizations. Fujimori's release risks making Peru an international pariah and undermines access to justice. The former president, who remains a hero for many on the right, faces future trials and accusations of corruption. The deeply unpopular congress and slow investigations into security forces' killings have further fueled discontent among the Peruvian population.

via NPR|
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politics2 years ago

"Former Peruvian President Fujimori Released from Prison After 16 Years"

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who ruled from 1990 to 2000, has been released from prison after serving 16 years for human rights abuses. The country's highest court restored a controversial 2017 pardon on humanitarian grounds, despite criticism from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and victims' families. Fujimori's release has divided Peruvians, with supporters crediting him for saving the country from armed groups and economic collapse, while critics accuse him of abusing democracy and committing atrocities. Although the pardon cannot be appealed, Fujimori still faces legal challenges, including charges of bribery, spying, and forced sterilization of Indigenous women.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics2 years ago

Controversial Ex-President Fujimori Freed from Prison in Peru

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori has been released from prison ahead of completing his sentence for authorizing a death squad. The release comes after the Constitutional Court of Peru ordered the restoration of a medical pardon he received in 2017, which was later annulled by the Supreme Court. Fujimori, a divisive figure known for defeating terrorists and implementing austere economic policies, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2009. His release has sparked controversy and protests due to the charges against him, including the extrajudicial execution of civilians and other crimes.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Controversial Ex-Peruvian President Fujimori Released from Prison

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, has been released from prison on humanitarian grounds. The release comes despite a request from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to delay it. Fujimori, who governed Peru from 1990 to 2000, was accused of being the mastermind behind the slayings of 25 Peruvians by death squads in the 1990s. His release has sparked controversy and criticism from human rights organizations and victims' families.

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

Controversial Ex-President Alberto Fujimori Released from Prison in Peru

Peru's former president, Alberto Fujimori, has been released from jail after a ruling from the country's highest court granted him a humanitarian pardon, despite objections from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Fujimori, a divisive figure, had been serving a 25-year sentence for corruption and ordering massacres committed by an army death squad in the 1990s. His release has sparked controversy and concerns about accountability for human rights violations.

via The Guardian|
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politics2 years ago

"Peruvian Ex-President Fujimori Granted Humanitarian Release from Prison"

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, has been released from prison on humanitarian grounds. The release comes despite a request from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to delay it. Fujimori, who governed Peru from 1990 to 2000, was accused of being the mastermind behind the slayings of 25 Peruvians by death squads in the 1990s. Supporters gathered outside the prison as Fujimori, wearing a face mask and receiving supplemental oxygen, left in a vehicle driven by his daughter-in-law. The release has sparked controversy and criticism from human rights organizations.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Controversial Ex-President Fujimori Released from Prison on Humanitarian Grounds

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, has been released from prison on humanitarian grounds. Despite a request from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to delay his release, Peru's constitutional court ordered his immediate release. Fujimori, who governed Peru from 1990 to 2000, was accused of being the mastermind behind the slayings of 25 Peruvians by death squads in the 1990s. His release has sparked controversy and criticism from human rights organizations and the United Nations.

via NPR|
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politics2 years ago

International Court Urges Peru to Reconsider Release of Ex-President Fujimori

The Inter-American court of human rights has urged Peru not to release former president Alberto Fujimori from jail after the country's constitutional court ordered his "immediate release". Fujimori, who has been serving a 25-year sentence for corruption and human rights crimes, remains a highly divisive figure in Peru. The international court has repeatedly stated that he cannot be pardoned due to his conviction for human rights abuses. Peru risks being compared to authoritarian states if it flouts international law by freeing Fujimori. The decision on whether to release him now lies with the government, which itself faces accusations of human rights violations.

via The Guardian|
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politics2 years ago

Peru Court Orders Immediate Release of Imprisoned Ex-President Fujimori

Peru's constitutional court has ordered the "immediate release" of former President Alberto Fujimori, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses and corruption. The court ruled that an appeal to restore a 2017 pardon for Fujimori on humanitarian grounds was "founded." Fujimori's lawyer expects him to be released on Wednesday. The decision has sparked criticism from human rights activists who argue that it defies international organizations seeking justice for victims of state violence.

via Reuters Canada|
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politics2 years ago

Peruvian Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Release of Ex-President Fujimori

Peru's constitutional court has ordered the immediate release of former President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses. The court ruled in favor of a 2017 pardon that had granted Fujimori release on humanitarian grounds but was later annulled. The court instructed the state prisons agency to release Fujimori "on the same day."

via NPR|
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politics2 years ago

Peruvian Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Release of Ex-President Fujimori

Peru's constitutional court has ordered the immediate release of former President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses. The court ruled in favor of a 2017 pardon that had granted Fujimori release on humanitarian grounds, but was later annulled. The state prisons agency has been instructed to release Fujimori "on the same day."

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

Peru Court Orders Immediate Release of Ex-President Fujimori

Peru's top court, the Constitutional Tribunal, has ordered the release of former President Alberto Fujimori from prison, defying an international court's order to keep him behind bars for human rights violations. The court voted 3 to 1 to reinstate a presidential pardon granted to Fujimori in 2017, despite the Inter-American Court of Human Rights finding that the pardon violated the rights of his victims. Fujimori's lawyer stated that he will most likely be released on Wednesday. This decision has raised concerns about institutional decay and impunity in Peru, which has experienced political crises in recent years.

via The New York Times|
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