News of amia

Charlie was my darling

20-02-2021 07:40 A selection of purely personal memories and perceptions of Carlos Menem, including some that differ from conventional wisdom.

by Michael Soltys

Sixth anniversary of Nisman’s death commemorated with reduced rally

23-01-2021 10:32 Special AMIA prosecutor Alberto Nisman was found dead with a bullet through his head in his Puerto Madero flat six Januarys ago.

Federal judge Rodolfo Canicoba Corral confirms resignation

14-07-2020 16:01 Federal judge, who has had a long and controversial judicial career, says he will step down when he reaches post’s age limit of 75.

Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires re-opens after US$4.5M renovation

15-02-2020 03:25 City museum dedicated to the Shoah opens its doors to the public, showcasing interactive testimonies with survivors.

by Joseph Charney

Alberto Nisman march to take place in Plaza Vaticano

18-01-2020 09:54 Host of local politicians are expected to attend the event, which will have a sharp anti-Kirchnerite tone. DAIA Jewish organisation will hold a separate ceremony of remembrance, as will family.

Five years on from his death, Nisman debate still rages on

17-01-2020 12:12 On eve of the fifth anniversary of his death, new Netflix documentary and planned demonstration keeps late AMIA special prosecutor in the spotlight.

Fernández: I doubt Nisman committed suicide, but there's no proof of murder

02-01-2020 20:40 "I doubt that someone who was going through a euphoric moment could commit suicide," says president, as he comments on late prosecutor's death.

US sanctions group of Iranian officials, including one linked to AMIA attack

05-11-2019 14:08 Key officials reporting to Iran's Supreme Leader were allegedly responsible for "a wide range of malign behaviours," including attacks in Buenos Aires and Lebanon and the kidnapping of US diplomats in Tehran.

'Everything shook': Painful memories as thousands gather to remember AMIA bombing

18-07-2019 17:44 A quarter century on, huge crowds turn out to preserve the memories of the victims of the attack and to demand an end to impunity.

by Jonah Shrock

Remembrance and renewed calls for justice as Argentina remembers AMIA victims

18-07-2019 15:19 Government officials attend commemorative event in capital as AMIA's acting president reiterates demand that those who carried out attack be brought to justice.

by Lucas Robinson

Lower House moves to open 'in abstentia' trial into AMIA bombing

16-07-2019 16:34 Congress will now debate bill to elevate proceedings into the 1994 AMIA bombing to trial with plans to try defendants "in abstentia".

As far away from closure as ever

13-07-2019 10:38 The AMIA bombing was the bloodiest attack against the Jewish Diaspora anywhere in the world since the Shoah and also marks this city’s biggest loss of life in any disaster, apart from the Cromañon rock club.