Word: pardons
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...gone at least half the distance separating him and his adversaries. In a radio address taped from exile in Washington, the Caribbean nation's first democratically elected President reiterated an offer of political amnesty to the army commanders who deposed him 18 months ago. In return for such a pardon, Aristide demanded reinstatement as President and pleaded with the military to "suspend your killing...
...fated coup finally began in Moscow last week. The group's defense will be that its bid for power was not an act of treason but rather a patriotic effort to prevent the breakup of the U.S.S.R. While many Russians appear ready to believe them -- or at least pardon them -- the defendants could be sentenced to death if found guilty. In Russia that means a bullet to the back of the head -- an unfunny finale to one of history's most riveting farces...
...three roommates and I trekked to Winthrop and headed to the main courtyard (the one with the tire swing). A couple of residents begged their pardon and jostled for good seats on the patio...
...left-leaning people across the U.S. rejoice at President Clinton's apparent effectiveness, a different group of people has become leery of the power of the executive order. Republicans must wonder which tenant of recent history Clinton will change next. Will he enforce integration through busing nationwide? Will he pardon Israeli spies? Will be send the SEALs to do what Bush couldn't in Baghdad? Only time will reveal how much he takes advantage of the world's number...
...Marc Bazin have agreed to accept up to 400 international observers who are supposed to deter human rights violations and create a climate for free political activity. The first batch is slated to arrive in Port-au-Prince early next week. Negotiators hope this will eventually lead to a pardon of the coup plotters, a new Prime Minister agreed upon by Cedras and Aristide, and an end to the trade embargo that has crippled an already weak economy. At this point the sanctions are punishing the poor while sustaining the rich monopolists who conspired with the army...