December 01, 2011

Africa: Amnesty International Calls For Bush's Arrest

With former President George W. Bush traveling this week in Africa to promote AIDS relief efforts and to raise awareness of cervical and breast cancer, Amnesty International is urging three nations to arrest him during his visit for "crimes under international law."






The world's largest human rights group said Thursday that "there is enough evidence in the public domain" to justify either Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia arresting the former president during his expected visit to the region, which started Thursday and lasts until Monday. Bush is traveling with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Barbara.

The three nations should investigate "his alleged involvement in and responsibility for torture," the group said.

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