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Ethiopia and Eritrea: human rights issues in a year of armed conflict

This document includes the following sections: The border conflict – a brief background The war and human rights Expulsions and the treatment of Eritreans in Ethiopia and Ethiopians in Eritrea Mass expulsions Cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment during the expulsion process The citizenship issue for Eritreans in Ethiopia Expulsions as violations of international human rights … Continue reading Ethiopia and Eritrea: human rights issues in a year of armed conflict

Bhutan: nationality, expulsion, statelessness and the right to return

This document outlines the application of international human rights standards to questions of nationality, statelessness and repatriation and examines various country situations and repatriation programs. The prime aim of this document is to assist in bringing about a solution to the situation of nearly 100, 000 people, most of whom claim to be from southern … Continue reading Bhutan: nationality, expulsion, statelessness and the right to return

Zambia: forcible exile to suppress dissent

Amnesty International believes the Government of Zambia is harassing, intimidating and trying to silence its critics through forcible expulsion, or the threat of such forcible expulsion. Those perceived as opposing government policy have been subject to investigations of their citizenship, as well as stated or implied threats of deportation. This reflects a broader strategy of … Continue reading Zambia: forcible exile to suppress dissent