Interpol's Red Notices used by some to pursue political dissenters, opponents
OVERVIEW: Nations aligned with Interpol have used the group not just for chasing murderers and sex offenders, but as a tool against political opponents and refugees.
COMMENT: Interpol Needs a Big Dose of Transparency
I know firsthand that an Interpol listing is equivalent to a conviction, without a legal procedure.
Interpol reacts to ICIJ story
In the wake of the story on Interpol by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Interpol officials submitted the following letter, signed by Rachael Billington, Interpol’s chief press officer. It is published here in its entirety. Below the Interpol letter is a response from ICIJ, written by Libby Lewis, author of the Interpol story.
About This Project: Interpol's red flag
A complex profile of the international police organization Interpol emerged after dozens of interviews and reviews of Interpol documents and public records in several countries.
Nations aligned with Interpol have used the group not just for chasing murderers and sex offenders, but as a tool against political opponents and refugees.
CNN Radio’s Libby Lewis reported and wrote this article and produced a broadcast report of ICIJ’s findings.
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