Counter Terror with Justice

The so-called “war on terror” has led to an erosion of a whole host of human rights. States are resorting to practices which have long been prohibited by international law, and have sought to justify them in the name of national security.

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Close Guantánamo

Hundreds of people remain detained in Guantánamo, without charge and with little hope of a fair trial.

N8068V plane used in rendition flights.

Stop abductions

Hundreds of people are feared to have been unlawfully detained and transferred, usually in secret, to countries where they face further human rights violations, including torture or o

No deals on torture

In the context of the “war on terror”, states have sought to return detainees to countries where they are at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.

Latest News and Updates

Human rights abuses in Tunisia continue despite denial

8 July 2008

Tunisian authorities re-arrest prisoner and harass defence lawyers in apparent reprisal for Amnesty International's report.

Spotlight on torture

26 June 2008

To mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty International members and supporters are taking action around the world.

Europe must face facts on rendition

24 June 2008

European states reject responsibility to admit or investigate complicity in US-led renditions and secret detention.

Routine abuses in the name of security in Tunisia

23 June 2008

Abuses by security forces in Tunisia go unpunished, despite lip service to human rights by the government.

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