41. Attempting to overthrow the government is considered a political crime, which may be punishable by death. 42. Basson is scheduled to testify this month before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is investigating political crimes during apartheid. 43. Both anti-apartheid guerrillas and those who fought to retain white supremacy would be eligible for amnesty if they confessed to political crimes. 44. But he has failed to clearly control the army, and observers from the United Nations to Amnesty International say political crime in Guatemala still often goes unpunished. 45. But the ANC-led government has ruled the amnesty invalid, saying any officers seeking amnesty for political crimes must go before the Truth Commission. 46. But they could be claiming rebel affiliation to take advantage of the amnesty being offered for political crimes related to the hostage crisis. 47. China discusses eliminating political crimes. 48. De Klerk cautioned that the recently-established Truth and Reconciliation Commission should tackle all political crimes -- not just those committed by whites. 49. Dominican officials have said they will not turn over Philippe because they are bound by international treaties not to extradite those suspected of political crimes. 50. Eleven Americans are now in Vietnamese prisons, on charges ranging from smuggling to political crimes against the Communist government. |