Amnesty International Newsletter September 2000

Index Number: NWS 21/005/2000
Date Published: 31 August 2000

1. Eritrea/Ethiopia: Peace in sight after two years of war; 2."Beijing +5" meeting: Commitments to women's rights reviewed; 3. United Kingdom: Deaths in custody: lack of police accountability; 4. Viet nam: Increase in death sentences; 5. Saudi Arabia: Encouraging human rights debate; 6. Iran: update; Focus article "Risking their lives by raising their voices: Human rights defenders in West Africa; plus Worldwide Appeal Update.