Simin Behbahani, Iran’s national poet, dies

Behbahani was an iconic figure of modern Persian literature, affectionately referred to as “the lioness of Iran” by the literati of a country that treasures poetry as its national scripture.

PBS NEWSHOUR

Justice in the Killing Fields: A glimmer of hope for emerging international justice

 



PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A court on Thursday found the two most senior surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge, which brutalized Cambodia during the 1970s, guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced them to life in prison.

New York Times

Up until now, I was not sure if delayed justice could truly be of value. Certainly, without concluding the trial stage through to judgment, it would be harder to identify positive contributions despite the delays.  But on reflecting on the value of today’s judgment, it became apparent to me that the ECCC provides an important opportunity to assess the empowering potential for localized international justice, no matter how late.

International Justice Monitor