This report describes positive developments in the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, including the abolition of the death penalty in Spain, Mauritius and ...
The more than 3000 refugees from Liberia on board the Bulk Challenge have been allowed off the freighter in the Ghanaian port of Takoradi and their situation is ...
Some 3500 refugees from the war in Liberia, who fled on the freighter Bulk Challenge, are in danger of being forcibly returned to Liberia where their lives may ...
1. France: Police officer jailed for death in custody; 2. Nigeria: More human rights activists detained for criticizing the military government; 3. Cuba: Basic ...
AI visited the Gambia in January 1996 to discuss its concerns about the erosion of safeguards for political detainees and the reintroduction of the death penalty ...
25 people charged with sedition: Jobarteh Manneh, Batch Samba Jallow, Mama Jawara (f), Ismaila Jawara, Adama Ceesay (f), Alhaji Mori Kebba Saidykhan, Lang Hawa ...
Of those arrested since 12 October 1995, only one person is known to have been released. Lawyer Ouissainu Darboe was released on 6 November - he was never brought ...
At least 40 people, arrested since 12 October 1995, are being held incommunicado in various places near the Gambian capital, Banjul. AI is concerned for their well ...