This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
Impunity is exception from pain ¶
Published on December 20, 2019
Impunity is often described as the exception from pain. It is a state of being where individuals or groups are not held accountable for their actions, and as a result, they are not punished for their wrongdoing.
However, impunity can have severe consequences, including the erosion of trust in institutions, the perpetuation of violence, and the undermining of the rule of law.
Recently, the United States removed Sudan from its religious freedom blacklist, citing improvements in the country's human rights record. This move has been welcomed by human rights groups, who see it as a step towards greater accountability and transparency.
However, not everyone is celebrating. A terror suspect linked to the killing of several chiefs in Kenya has been arrested, sparking concerns about the country's ability to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced plans to probe 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories, a move that has been met with criticism from some quarters.
And in a bizarre incident, US President Donald Trump has hit out at an evangelical magazine, accusing it of being 'fake news'.
These developments highlight the complex and often fraught nature of impunity, and the need for greater accountability and transparency in all aspects of life.
