HRAS establishes independent human rights investigation into the murder of seafarers in international waters
HRAS announces the commencement of its own international investigation into the murders of seafarers in international waters, HRAS said in its media release.
HRAS is being supported by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce, Quintel Intelligence, Globus Intelligence as part of the Globus Foundation, the New Zealand Slave Free Seas NGO and southern hemisphere academics.
HRAS Founder, David Hammond stated that: “Since the public airing of the YouTube footage showing the murder of the seafarers in international waters, HRAS has been contacted by a number of international entities requesting information, advice and engagement in this matter. HRAS has, through its international network of supporting partners and its own Maritime Investigation Service, the capability to engage in such an investigation of what amounts to gross human rights abuses”.
HRAS will additionally provide Interpol with any applicable intelligence and evidence gained on a case by case basis and as requested.