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- called on the Council of Europe to investigate the human rights violations that took place at these peaceful demonstrations.
- called on the Council of Europe to investigate the human rights violations that took place at these peaceful demonstrations.
Gari Kimovič Kasparov was received in plenary at the European Parliament in May 2007.
Gari Kimovič Kasparov was received in plenary at the European Parliament in May 2007.
Idesbald Byabuze Katabaruka
Idesbald Byabuze Katabaruka
Professor and human rights defender.
Professor and human rights defender.
He was detained in a prison in Kigali.
He was detained in a prison in Kigali.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
A 19-year-old woman, known as 'the Qatif '
A 19-year-old woman, known as 'the Qatif '
She was sentenced to 90 lashes following an incident in which she was alone in a car talking with a man who was not a close relative when she was attacked and gang-raped.
She was sentenced to 90 lashes following an incident in which she was alone in a car talking with a man who was not a close relative when she was attacked and gang-raped.
The General Court of Qatif (Saudi Arabia) reviewed the sentence in November 2007 and condemned her to six months in prison and 200 lashes.
The General Court of Qatif (Saudi Arabia) reviewed the sentence in November 2007 and condemned her to six months in prison and 200 lashes.
In its resolution adopted on 13 December 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 13 December 2007, the European Parliament:
- deplored the decision taken by the General Court of Qatif to punish the rape victim,
- deplored the decision taken by the General Court of Qatif to punish the rape victim,
- called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to quash the sentence and drop all charges against the victim of the rape,
- called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to quash the sentence and drop all charges against the victim of the rape,
- insisted that the Saudi Arabian Government take further steps aimed at lifting restrictions on women's rights.
- insisted that the Saudi Arabian Government take further steps aimed at lifting restrictions on women's rights.
Abdul Rahman Al-Lahem
Abdul Rahman Al-Lahem
The Qatif girl's lawyer.
The Qatif girl's lawyer.
He was banned from the courtroom and from any future representation of his client after attempts to take legal action against the Ministry of Justice for failing to provide him with a copy of the verdict concerning his client so that he could prepare an appeal.
He was banned from the courtroom and from any future representation of his client after attempts to take legal action against the Ministry of Justice for failing to provide him with a copy of the verdict concerning his client so that he could prepare an appeal.
He faced a disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Justice, where sanctions can include suspension for three years and disbarment.
He faced a disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Justice, where sanctions can include suspension for three years and disbarment.
Fatima and Mansour Al-Timani
Fatima and Mansour Al-Timani
Mr Al-Lahem also defended the case of this couple, parents of two children, who were forcibly divorced in July 2007 on the request of the wife's brother, based on the argument that Fatima's tribal lineage was superior to that of her husband.
Mr Al-Lahem also defended the case of this couple, parents of two children, who were forcibly divorced in July 2007 on the request of the wife's brother, based on the argument that Fatima's tribal lineage was superior to that of her husband.
Both were incarcerated for prolonged periods (months), together with their children for refusing to accept the divorce.
Both were incarcerated for prolonged periods (months), together with their children for refusing to accept the divorce.
Since then Fatima has been obliged to live in a shelter because she refuses to return to her family.
Since then Fatima has been obliged to live in a shelter because she refuses to return to her family.
Rizana Nafeek
Rizana Nafeek
A Sri Lankan domestic worker who was sentenced to capital punishment in June 2007 for the death of an infant in her custody when she was only 17 years old.
A Sri Lankan domestic worker who was sentenced to capital punishment in June 2007 for the death of an infant in her custody when she was only 17 years old.
Siti Tarwiyah Slamet,
Siti Tarwiyah Slamet,
Susmiyati Abdul Fulan
Susmiyati Abdul Fulan
Indonesian domestic workers who were beaten to death by their employing family in August 2007 while two others were critically wounded.
Indonesian domestic workers who were beaten to death by their employing family in August 2007 while two others were critically wounded.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
He is suffering discrimination for his religious beliefs.
He is suffering discrimination for his religious beliefs.
A letter requesting more information was sent on 23 January 2007.
A letter requesting more information was sent on 23 January 2007.
Isse Abdi Isse
Isse Abdi Isse
Human rights defender.
Human rights defender.
He was shot dead on 14 March 2007 in a hotel in Mogadishu.
He was shot dead on 14 March 2007 in a hotel in Mogadishu.
A letter of concern was sent on 9 May 2007
A letter of concern was sent on 9 May 2007
Sadia Idriss Fadul
Sadia Idriss Fadul
A criminal court in the Managil province, Gazira state, central Sudan, headed by Judge Hatim Abdurrahman Mohamed Hasan, sentenced Sadia Idriss Fadul (a 22-year-old female from the Fur ethnic group, Darfur) and Amouna Abdallah Daldoum (a 23-year-old female of the Tama ethnic group, Darfur) on 13 February 2007 and 6 March 2007 respectively to death by stoning for having committed adultery.
A criminal court in the Managil province, Gazira state, central Sudan, headed by Judge Hatim Abdurrahman Mohamed Hasan, sentenced Sadia Idriss Fadul (a 22-year-old female from the Fur ethnic group, Darfur) and Amouna Abdallah Daldoum (a 23-year-old female of the Tama ethnic group, Darfur) on 13 February 2007 and 6 March 2007 respectively to death by stoning for having committed adultery.
According to a letter sent by the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Brussels, the death sentences were quashed.
According to a letter sent by the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Brussels, the death sentences were quashed.
In its resolution adopted on 24 May 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 24 May 2007, the European Parliament:
- welcomed the quashing of the death sentences – if indeed they are confirmed by the court itself – and calls on the Sudanese Government to guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Sadia Idriss Fadul and Amouna Abdallah Daldoum,
- welcomed the quashing of the death sentences – if indeed they are confirmed by the court itself – and calls on the Sudanese Government to guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Sadia Idriss Fadul and Amouna Abdallah Daldoum,
- called on the Sudanese Government to repeal the death sentences against, and guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of, Abdelrhman Zakaria Mohamed and Ahmed Abdullah Suleiman.
- called on the Sudanese Government to repeal the death sentences against, and guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of, Abdelrhman Zakaria Mohamed and Ahmed Abdullah Suleiman.
Amouna Abdallah Daldoum
Amouna Abdallah Daldoum
Abdelrhman Zakaria Mohamed
Abdelrhman Zakaria Mohamed
On 3 May 2007 the criminal court of Nyala in south Darfur sentenced them, both males aged 16, to death for hanging on murder, causing injury intentionally and robbery.
On 3 May 2007 the criminal court of Nyala in south Darfur sentenced them, both males aged 16, to death for hanging on murder, causing injury intentionally and robbery.
Ahmed Abdullah Suleiman
Ahmed Abdullah Suleiman
Michel Kilo, a militant pro-democracy writer who was arrested on 14 May 2006, mainly because of his position on the Beirut-Damascus Declaration and sentenced with Mahamoud Issa on 13 May 2007 to a three-year prison term.
Michel Kilo, a militant pro-democracy writer who was arrested on 14 May 2006, mainly because of his position on the Beirut-Damascus Declaration and sentenced with Mahamoud Issa on 13 May 2007 to a three-year prison term.
- expressed its concern at the restrictions imposed on, and the charges made against, Mahmoud Issa, Fayek El Mir, Aref Dalila, Kamal al-Labwani, Anwar Al Bunni, Michel Kilo, Suleiman Al-Shamar and Khalil Hussein for exercising their democratic rights and engaging in peaceful activities,
- expressed its concern at the restrictions imposed on, and the charges made against, Mahmoud Issa, Fayek El Mir, Aref Dalila, Kamal al-Labwani, Anwar Al Bunni, Michel Kilo, Suleiman Al-Shamar and Khalil Hussein for exercising their democratic rights and engaging in peaceful activities,
- urged the relevant Syrian bodies to reverse the abovementioned judgments, drop the charges still pending in the Military Court of Damascus and release all the above-mentioned prisoners of conscience and political prisoners.
- urged the relevant Syrian bodies to reverse the abovementioned judgments, drop the charges still pending in the Military Court of Damascus and release all the above-mentioned prisoners of conscience and political prisoners.
Suleiman Al-Shamar and Khalil Hussein
Suleiman Al-Shamar and Khalil Hussein
Suleiman Al-Shamar, leading member of the Democratic National Community, and Khalil Hussein, President of the Public Relations Office at the Kurd Future Trend, were sentenced to ten years" imprisonment for "weakening the national ethic" and "conspiring with a foreign country".
Suleiman Al-Shamar, leading member of the Democratic National Community, and Khalil Hussein, President of the Public Relations Office at the Kurd Future Trend, were sentenced to ten years" imprisonment for "weakening the national ethic" and "conspiring with a foreign country".
Fayek El Mir and Aref Dalila
Fayek El Mir and Aref Dalila
These members of various human rights organisations in Syria have been detained in solitary confinement for six years now.
These members of various human rights organisations in Syria have been detained in solitary confinement for six years now.
Kamal al-Labwani
Kamal al-Labwani
Syrian security forces arrested this physician and co-founder of the Democratic Liberal Gathering, on 8 November 2005 upon his return from a trip to Europe, the United States and Egypt.
Syrian security forces arrested this physician and co-founder of the Democratic Liberal Gathering, on 8 November 2005 upon his return from a trip to Europe, the United States and Egypt.
He was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment with hard labour on politically motivated charges.
He was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment with hard labour on politically motivated charges.
Anwar Al Bunni
Anwar Al Bunni
A founding member of the Syrian Human Rights Organisation and a lawyer specialising in human rights issues, who was arrested on the streets of Damascus in 2006 when he was on the verge of taking up a post as the director of a human rights centre financed by the European Union.
A founding member of the Syrian Human Rights Organisation and a lawyer specialising in human rights issues, who was arrested on the streets of Damascus in 2006 when he was on the verge of taking up a post as the director of a human rights centre financed by the European Union.
He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for "spreading false information harmful to the state".
He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for "spreading false information harmful to the state".
Tudor Popa
Tudor Popa
Andrei Ivantoc
Andrei Ivantoc
They were subjected to degrading treatment and prohibited from returning to their homes.
They were subjected to degrading treatment and prohibited from returning to their homes.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament:
- welcomed the release of Andrei Ivanţoc and Tudor Popa, but deplored the fact that their release by the separatist regime of Tiraspol was declared as resulting from the expiry of their term of imprisonment, and not due to the implementation of the decision of the ECHR,
- welcomed the release of Andrei Ivanţoc and Tudor Popa, but deplored the fact that their release by the separatist regime of Tiraspol was declared as resulting from the expiry of their term of imprisonment, and not due to the implementation of the decision of the ECHR,
- condemned the fact that Andrei Ivanţoc was subjected to violence and attacks on his human dignity upon his release, as film footage taken by witnesses to his release testifies.
- condemned the fact that Andrei Ivanţoc was subjected to violence and attacks on his human dignity upon his release, as film footage taken by witnesses to his release testifies.
Members of the Llascu Group
Members of the Llascu Group
They were arrested and detained on charges of terrorism.
They were arrested and detained on charges of terrorism.
This represented an illegal act of the Transnistrian separatist regime and did not meet international standards.
This represented an illegal act of the Transnistrian separatist regime and did not meet international standards.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament strongly deplored the lack of respect for human rights and human dignity in Transnistria, as reflected by the trial and detention of the Ilaşcu Group, and called for the immediate and full implementation of the judgment of the ECHR of 8 July 2004 in the case of Ilaşcu.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament strongly deplored the lack of respect for human rights and human dignity in Transnistria, as reflected by the trial and detention of the Ilaşcu Group, and called for the immediate and full implementation of the judgment of the ECHR of 8 July 2004 in the case of Ilaşcu.
Valentin Besleag
Valentin Besleag
A mayoral candidate in legitimate local elections in Corjova arrested on 2 June 2007.
A mayoral candidate in legitimate local elections in Corjova arrested on 2 June 2007.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament demanded the cessation of deprivation of freedom of persons for political activity; in this respect condemned the arrest on 2 June 2007 and subsequent treatment of Valentin Besleag.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament demanded the cessation of deprivation of freedom of persons for political activity; in this respect condemned the arrest on 2 June 2007 and subsequent treatment of Valentin Besleag.
Maître Mohamed Abbou
Maître Mohamed Abbou
A lawyer and human rights defender.
A lawyer and human rights defender.
He was detained for publishing articles critical towards the Tunisian government.
He was detained for publishing articles critical towards the Tunisian government.
Ousama Abbadi,
Ousama Abbadi,
Mohammed Amine Jaziri,
Mohammed Amine Jaziri,
Ramzi el Aifi,,
Ramzi el Aifi,,
Oualid Layouni,
Oualid Layouni,
Mahdi Ben Elhaj,
Mahdi Ben Elhaj,
Ziad Fakraoui
Ziad Fakraoui
They were tortured to stop them from continuing their hunger strike while in detention.
They were tortured to stop them from continuing their hunger strike while in detention.
Two letters of concern were sent on 25 February 2007 to the Tunisian authorities.
Two letters of concern were sent on 25 February 2007 to the Tunisian authorities.
Omar Mestiri
Omar Mestiri
A journalist for the on-line Newspaper Kalima .
A journalist for the on-line Newspaper Kalima .
He was wrongly accused of defamation.
He was wrongly accused of defamation.
This also led to the authorities closing the on-line Newspaper.
This also led to the authorities closing the on-line Newspaper.
A letter of concern was sent on 26 July 2007 to the Tunisian authorities.
A letter of concern was sent on 26 July 2007 to the Tunisian authorities.
Maître Raouf Ayadi
Maître Raouf Ayadi
A renowned human rights defender.
A renowned human rights defender.
He was assaulted by the Police as he prepared to represent a group of young people indicted on terrorism charges before the tribunal of first instance of Tunis.
He was assaulted by the Police as he prepared to represent a group of young people indicted on terrorism charges before the tribunal of first instance of Tunis.
Andrea Santoro
Andrea Santoro
Father Andrea Santoro was a Catholic priest who was murdered in the Santa Maria Church in Trabzon, Turkey, where he served as a member of the Catholic church's Fidei donum missionary program.
Father Andrea Santoro was a Catholic priest who was murdered in the Santa Maria Church in Trabzon, Turkey, where he served as a member of the Catholic church's Fidei donum missionary program.
In its resolution adopted on 24 October 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 24 October 2007, the European Parliament:
- strongly condemned the murders of Hrant Dink, of the Christian priest Andrea Santoro, and of three Christians in Malatya,
- strongly condemned the murders of Hrant Dink, of the Christian priest Andrea Santoro, and of three Christians in Malatya,
- deplored the fact that a number of people are still being prosecuted under Article 301 of the Penal Code,
- deplored the fact that a number of people are still being prosecuted under Article 301 of the Penal Code,
- strongly condemned the recent conviction of Saris Seropyan and Arat Dink under this article and urged the government and the newly elected parliament to make sure that all provisions of the Penal Code allowing for arbitrary restrictions on the expression of non-violent opinions are removed and that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are guaranteed.
- strongly condemned the recent conviction of Saris Seropyan and Arat Dink under this article and urged the government and the newly elected parliament to make sure that all provisions of the Penal Code allowing for arbitrary restrictions on the expression of non-violent opinions are removed and that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are guaranteed.
Hrant Dink
Hrant Dink
A Turkish-Armenian editor, journalist and columnist.
A Turkish-Armenian editor, journalist and columnist.
As the editor-in-chief of the bilingual Turkish-Armenian newspaper Agos (Ակօս), he was a prominent member of the Armenian minority in Turkey.
As the editor-in-chief of the bilingual Turkish-Armenian newspaper Agos (Ակօս), he was a prominent member of the Armenian minority in Turkey.
He was assassinated in Istanbul in January 2007.
He was assassinated in Istanbul in January 2007.
Saris Seropyan
Saris Seropyan
The Turkish-Armenian journalists Saris Seropyan and Arat Dink (son of assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink) were given a one year suspended sentence for violation of article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code: 'insulting Turkishness '.
The Turkish-Armenian journalists Saris Seropyan and Arat Dink (son of assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink) were given a one year suspended sentence for violation of article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code: 'insulting Turkishness '.
Arat Dink
Arat Dink
Tilmann Geske,
Tilmann Geske,
Necati Aydin,
Necati Aydin,
Ugur Yuksel
Ugur Yuksel
Three Christians murdered during the attacks on the Christians publishing house Zirve on 18 April 2007.
Three Christians murdered during the attacks on the Christians publishing house Zirve on 18 April 2007.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007, the European Parliament noted that it was horrified by theses attacks and recalled its resolution of 24 October 2007 on EU-Turkey relations and its strong condemnation of the murders of Hrant Dink and the Catholic priest Andrea Santoro.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007, the European Parliament noted that it was horrified by theses attacks and recalled its resolution of 24 October 2007 on EU-Turkey relations and its strong condemnation of the murders of Hrant Dink and the Catholic priest Andrea Santoro.
Abu Omar
Abu Omar
This Egyptian cleric had been granted asylum in Italy, was abducted in Milan on 17 February 2003, transferred from Milan to the NATO military base of Avano by car, and then flown, via the NATO military base of Ramstein in Germany, to Egypt, where he was held incommunicado and tortured.
This Egyptian cleric had been granted asylum in Italy, was abducted in Milan on 17 February 2003, transferred from Milan to the NATO military base of Avano by car, and then flown, via the NATO military base of Ramstein in Germany, to Egypt, where he was held incommunicado and tortured.
In its resolution adopted on 14 February 2007 on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners, the European Parliament condemned extraordinary renditions.
In its resolution adopted on 14 February 2007 on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners, the European Parliament condemned extraordinary renditions.
Abou Elkassim Britel
Abou Elkassim Britel
This Italian citizen was arrested in Pakistan in March 2002 by the Pakistani police and interrogated by US Pakistani officials, and subsequently rendered to the Moroccan authorities and imprisoned in the detention facility "Temara".
This Italian citizen was arrested in Pakistan in March 2002 by the Pakistani police and interrogated by US Pakistani officials, and subsequently rendered to the Moroccan authorities and imprisoned in the detention facility "Temara".
Bisher Al-Rawi,
Bisher Al-Rawi,
Jamil El-Banna
Jamil El-Banna
Bisher Al-Rawi, an Iraqi citizen, and Jamil El-Banna, a Jordanian citizen, both residents in the United Kingdom, were arrested by Gambian authorities in Gambia in November 2002, turned over to US agents, and flown to Afghanistan and then to Guantanamo where they remain detained in the absence of a trial or any form of judicial assistance.
Bisher Al-Rawi, an Iraqi citizen, and Jamil El-Banna, a Jordanian citizen, both residents in the United Kingdom, were arrested by Gambian authorities in Gambia in November 2002, turned over to US agents, and flown to Afghanistan and then to Guantanamo where they remain detained in the absence of a trial or any form of judicial assistance.
Binyam Mohammed
Binyam Mohammed
This Ethiopian citizen and resident in the United Kingdom was held in at least two secret detention facilities, in addition to military prisons.
This Ethiopian citizen and resident in the United Kingdom was held in at least two secret detention facilities, in addition to military prisons.
Martin Mubanga
Mar tin Mubanga
This UK citizen was arrested in Zambia in 2002 and subsequently flown to Guantanamo where he was detained and tortured for four years without trial or any form of judicial assistance and then released without charge.
This UK citizen was arrested in Zambia in 2002 and subsequently flown to Guantanamo where he was detained and tortured for four years without trial or any form of judicial assistance and then released without charge.
Khaled El-Masri
Khaled El-Masri
This German citizen was abducted on 31 December 2003 (in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), illegally held in Skopje until January 2004 and transported to Afghanistan where he was held until May 2004 and subjected to degrading and inhuman treatment.
This German citizen was abducted on 31 December 2003 (in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), illegally held in Skopje until January 2004 and transported to Afghanistan where he was held until May 2004 and subjected to degrading and inhuman treatment.
Maher Arar
Maher Arar
This Canadian Citizen was detained in the US and eventually deported to Syria under the US policy of extraordinary renditions.
This Canadian Citizen was detained in the US and eventually deported to Syria under the US policy of extraordinary renditions.
He claimed that he was subjected to torture while in Syrian detention.
He claimed that he was subjected to torture while in Syrian detention.
Ahmed Agiza,
Ahmed Agiza,
Mahammed El-Zari
Mahammed El-Zari
Egyptian citizens, who were seeking asylum in Sweden, were expelled in December 2001.
Egyptian citizens, who were seeking asylum in Sweden, were expelled in December 2001.