ICC investigating human rights violations in Colombia News
ICC investigating human rights violations in Colombia

[JURIST] The International Criminal Court [official website] is investigating possible human rights violations during Colombia's 40 year civil war [Washington Post article], and has asked the Colombian government for its help. According to ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno [official profile], indicators point to upwards of 1,000 casualties, kidnappings and displacements in Columbia since late 2002. The Colombian government has said it will fully cooperate with the ICC. BBC News has more.

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Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emporer

On December 25, 800 A.D., Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome, Italy. During his lifetime, Charlemagne united most of Western Europe for the first time since the fall of the Western Roman Empire. He is credited with spreading the rule of law throughout his dominions as well as starting the French and German monarchies.

President Andrew Johnson pardoned Confederates

On December 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted an unconditional pardon to all who had been involved in "insurrection or rebellion" during the US Civil War.