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UNITED KINGDOM: deportations to Algeria at all costs

Amnesty International expresses its profound concern about the United Kingdom (UK) authorities’ attempts to deport more than 15 Algerian men to their country of origin at all costs. The organization considers that these attempts are contrary to the prohibition of sending persons to countries where they face a real risk of serious human rights violations, … متابعة قراءة UNITED KINGDOM: deportations to Algeria at all costs

Council of Europe: preliminary observations on the December 2004 Draft European Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism

Includes a number of concerns regarding asylum.

Human rights dissolving at the borders? Counter-terrorism and criminal law in the EU

The central argument of this report is that it is in the breach, not in the respect of human rights, that security is put at risk. Amnesty International’s analysis seeks to propose ways in which the European Union could act to ensure that its approach to terrorism not only acknowledges but actively incorporates the need … متابعة قراءة Human rights dissolving at the borders? Counter-terrorism and criminal law in the EU

Human Rights dissolving at the borders? Counter-terrorism and EU criminal law: executive summary

The full report is also available in this digital library. The central argument of this report is that it is in the breach, not in the respect of human rights, that security is put at risk. Amnesty International’s analysis seeks to propose ways in which the European Union could act to ensure that its approach … متابعة قراءة Human Rights dissolving at the borders? Counter-terrorism and EU criminal law: executive summary

Delivering on human rights: Amnesty International’s ten-point program for the UK Presidency of the European Union

Includes a number of concerns regarding asylum and security.

Kenya: the impact of anti-terrorism operations on human rights

In this report Amnesty International makes a number of recommendations calling on the Kenyan authorities to ensure respect for the rule of law and the protection of human rights. It includes particular concerns regarding the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

Sweden: refugee rights undermined in War on Terror

This report concerns the deportation of two asylum seekers from Sweden.

Pakistan: human rights abuses in the search for al-Qa’ida and Taleban in the tribal areas

Includes concerns regarding the treatment of refugees, and possible refoulement

Open letter: on the occasion of the EU Summit 4-5 November 2004 adopting the Hague Programme strengthening freedom, security and justice in the EU

Includes numerous concerns regarding asylum and immigration, and the danger of refoulement.

Iraq: in the shadow of war: backlash against human rights

Since the military action by the USA, UK, and their allies began in Iraq on 20 March, a backlash against certain human rights has been witnessed around the world. These include attacks on the rights to freedom of expression and assembly; excessive use of force by police against anti-war demonstrators and restriction of asylum rights. … متابعة قراءة Iraq: in the shadow of war: backlash against human rights