Prosecuting International Crimes in Africa
- ISBN-10
- 0986985783
- ISBN-13
- 9780986985782
- Category
- Africa south of Sahara
- Pages
- 362
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- PULP
- Authors
- Chacha Murungu, Japhet Biegon
Description
"Prosecuting international crimes in Africa contributes to the understanding of international criminal justice in Africa. The books argues for the rule of law, respect for human rights and the eradication of a culture of impunity in Africa. it is a product of peer-reviewed contributions from graduates of the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, where the Master's degree programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa has been presented since 2000"--Back cover.
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