Torture and other ill-treatment continue to be perpetrated with impunity in Algeria in cases of individuals who are thought to have information about terrorism.
Freedom of expression is enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A free press is an essential component of freedom of expression and ...
Journalists are often "easy targets" in wars. 2006 was a year in which killings of reporters and media staff reached historic levels. On 23 December 2006, the UN ...
Former prisoner of conscience Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello has reportedly been threatened and harassed by people claiming to be from the security forces, because ...
1) US courts rule lethal injection inhumane 2) AI witnesses turmoil and despair in Middle East 3) Individuals: survivors and activists: Courageous call for reform ...
The authorities have threatened to jail human rights defender Juan Carlos Gonz lez Leiva unless he gives up his human rights work. They have also threatened ...
Journalist Ahmed Rodr guez Albacia was reportedly released on 12 December, after nine days in custody. He is now reportedly awaiting trial on charges which have ...
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