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They were deported to Egypt, outside the rule of law, and were subjected to degrading treatment by US officials.
They were deported to Egypt, outside the rule of law, and were subjected to degrading treatment by US officials.
Murat Kurnaz
Murat Kurnaz
This Turkish citizen resident in Germany was arrested in Pakistan in November 2001, transferred to the US units across the border in Afghanistan by the Pakistani police on no legal basis and with no judicial assistance, and finally flown to Guantanamo at the end of January 2002, whence he was released on 24 August 2006 without charge, having been tortured in all locations where he had been led.
This Turkish citizen resident in Germany was arrested in Pakistan in November 2001, transferred to the US units across the border in Afghanistan by the Pakistani police on no legal basis and with no judicial assistance, and finally flown to Guantanamo at the end of January 2002, whence he was released on 24 August 2006 without charge, having been tortured in all locations where he had been led.
Mohammed Zammar
Mohammed Zammar
This German citizen was arrested without formal charge on 8 December 2001 at the Casablanca airport in Morocco and tortured in Morocco and Syria.
This German citizen was arrested without formal charge on 8 December 2001 at the Casablanca airport in Morocco and tortured in Morocco and Syria.
Abdel-Halim Khafagy
Abdel-Halim Khafagy
This Egyptian citizen and long-term resident in Germany was probably arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina in September 2001 on suspicion of being a terrorist and abducted to a prison on a US 'Eagle Base' military base in Tuzla where he was severely mistreated and detained under inhumane conditions.
This Egyptian citizen and long-term resident in Germany was probably arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina in September 2001 on suspicion of being a terrorist and abducted to a prison on a US 'Eagle Base' military base in Tuzla where he was severely mistreated and detained under inhumane conditions.
Masaad Omer Behari
Masaad Omer Behari
This Sudanese citizen and resident in Austria since 1989 was abducted at Amman airport on 12 January 2003 on his way back to Vienna from Sudan.
This Sudanese citizen and resident in Austria since 1989 was abducted at Amman airport on 12 January 2003 on his way back to Vienna from Sudan.
He was later illegally secretly detained in a prison close to Amman in the absence of a trial or legal assistance.
He was later illegally secretly detained in a prison close to Amman in the absence of a trial or legal assistance.
He was tortured and ill-treated there until 8 April 2003, when he was released without charge.
He was tortured and ill-treated there until 8 April 2003, when he was released without charge.
Gamal Menshawi
Gamal Menshawi
This Egyptian citizen and resident in Austria was arrested on his way to Mecca at Amman airport in February 2003, and later brought to Egypt where he was secretly detained until 2005 in the absence of a trial or legal assistance.
This Egyptian citizen and resident in Austria was arrested on his way to Mecca at Amman airport in February 2003, and later brought to Egypt where he was secretly detained until 2005 in the absence of a trial or legal assistance.
Abdurahman Khadr
Abdurahman Khadr
He was allegedly transported from Guantanamo to Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6 November 2003.
He was allegedly transported from Guantanamo to Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6 November 2003.
Mustafa Setmariam Nasarwho
Mustafa Setmariam Nasarwho
This Spanish citizen was abducted in Syria in October 2005 and rendered to US agents.
This Spanish citizen was abducted in Syria in October 2005 and rendered to US agents.
The European Parliament called on the Spanish authorities to take all necessary steps to allow him to face a fair trial before competent judicial authorities.
The European Parliament called on the Spanish authorities to take all necessary steps to allow him to face a fair trial before competent judicial authorities.
Kenneth Foster
Kenneth Foster
He was sentenced to death without committing or assisting in any murder.
He was sentenced to death without committing or assisting in any murder.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 August 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 August 2007.
Norboi Kholzhigitov,
Norboi Kholzhigitov,
Khayatulla Kholzhigitov,
Khayatulla Kholzhigitov,
Sattor Izraev,
Sattor Izraev,
Khabibulla Akpulatov,
Khabibulla Akpulatov,
Nasim Isakov,
Nasim Isakov,
Azam Formonov,
Azam Formonov,
Alisher Karamatov,
Alisher Karamatov,
Yadgar Turlibekov,
Yadgar Turlibekov,
Jamshid Karimov,
Jamshid Karimov,
Dilmurod Muhiddinov,
Dilmurod Muhiddinov,
Mutabar Tadzhibaeva,
Mutabar Tadzhibaeva,
Saidjahon Zainabitdinov,
Saidjahon Zainabitdinov,
Ihtiyor Hamroev,
Ihtiyor Hamroev,
The family of Ahmadjan Madmarov,
The family of Ahmadjan Madmarov,
Ihtiyor Hamroev
Ihtiyor Hamroev
These human rights defenders are detained in prison or psychiatric hospitals, sometimes subjected to torture and ill-treatment.
These human rights defenders are detained in prison or psychiatric hospitals, sometimes subjected to torture and ill-treatment.
Letter of concern were sent on 15 January, on May 15 2007, and on 3 July 2007.
Letter of concern were sent on 15 January, on May 15 2007, and on 3 July 2007.
In its resolution of 15 November 2007, the European Parliament called upon the Uzbek authorities:
In its resolution of 15 November 2007, the European Parliament called upon the Uzbek authorities:
- to release these human rights defenders.
- to release these human rights defenders.
Mihra Rittmann
Mihra Rittmann
The Ministry of Justice in Uzbekistan refused to officially recognize this Human Rights Watch Office's Associate.
The Ministry of Justice in Uzbekistan refused to officially recognize this Human Rights Watch Office's Associate.
A letter of concern was sent on 03 July 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 03 July 2007.
In its resolution of 15 November 2007, the European Parliament called upon the Uzbek authorities to:
In its resolution of 15 November 2007, the European Parliament called upon the Uzbek authorities to:
- officially recognize the Human Rights Watch office.
- officially recognize the Human Rights Watch office.
Elena Urlaeva
Elena Urlaeva
Chairwoman of the Human Rights Alliance of Uzbekistan.
Chairwoman of the Human Rights Alliance of Uzbekistan.
She reportedly suffered continuous harassment and was physically attacked.
She reportedly suffered continuous harassment and was physically attacked.
A letter of concern was sent on 15 January 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 15 January 2007.
Umida Niazova
Umida Niazova
Translator at the office of Human Rights Watch in Tashkent.
Translator at the office of Human Rights Watch in Tashkent.
She was sentenced to seven years of probation.
She was sentenced to seven years of probation.
-An appeal for dropping all charges against her was sent on 15 January 2007
-An appeal for dropping all charges against her was sent on 15 January 2007
- A further letter of concern was sent on 19 April 2007 calling for the release of Unida Niazova, and 15 May 2007.
- A further letter of concern was sent on 19 April 2007 calling for the release of Unida Niazova, and 15 May 2007.
- Her sentence was commuted to seven years imprisonment.
- Her sentence was commuted to seven years imprisonment.
Ikhtior Khamroev
Ikhtior Khamroev
University student detained since August 2006.
University student detained since August 2006.
He was subjected to physical attacks and there were concerns surrounding the fairness of his trial.
He was subjected to physical attacks and there were concerns surrounding the fairness of his trial.
The Parliamentary Delegation to Uzbekistan wrote a letter to Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner requesting her to bring Ikhtior's case to the attention of the Uzbek authorities.
The Parliamentary Delegation to Uzbekistan wrote a letter to Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner requesting her to bring Ikhtior's case to the attention of the Uzbek authorities.
Thich Huyen Quang,
Thich Huyen Quang,
The Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Thich Huyen Quang (87 years old), and his deputy, Thich Quang Do (79 years old), winner of the 2006 Rafto Prize for human rights work have been imprisoned without trial in their monastery since 1982 for the sole reason of being ardent supporters of religious freedom, human rights and democracy.
The Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Thich Huyen Quang (87 years old), and his deputy, Thich Quang Do (79 years old), winner of the 2006 Rafto Prize for human rights work have been imprisoned without trial in their monastery since 1982 for the sole reason of being ardent supporters of religious freedom, human rights and democracy.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament called for the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals imprisoned for the sole reason of having peacefully and legitimately exercised their right to freedom of opinion, freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of religion.
In its resolution adopted on 12 July 2007, the European Parliament called for the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals imprisoned for the sole reason of having peacefully and legitimately exercised their right to freedom of opinion, freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of religion.
Nguyen Van Ly,
Nguyen Van Ly,
Nguyen Van Dai,
Nguyen Van Dai,
Le Thi Cong Nhan
Le Thi Cong Nhan
Vietnam continues to hold trials with no respect for the presumption of innocence, the rights of the defendant or the independence of judges, as shown by the trials of the Catholic priest Nguyen Van Ly (30 March 2007), and of the lawyers Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan (11 May 2007).
Vietnam continues to hold trials with no respect for the presumption of innocence, the rights of the defendant or the independence of judges, as shown by the trials of the Catholic priest Nguyen Van Ly (30 March 2007), and of the lawyers Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan (11 May 2007).
Nguyen Phong,
Nguyen Phong,
Nguyen Binh Thanh,
Nguyen Binh Thanh,
Tran Quoc Hien,
Tran Quoc Hien,
Le Nguyen Sang,
Le Nguyen Sang,
Nguyen Bac Truyen,
Nguyen Bac Truyen,
Huynh Nguyen Dao,
Huynh Nguyen Dao,
Duong Thi Tron,
Duong Thi Tron,
Le Van Soc,
Le Van Soc,
Nguyen Van Thuy,
Nguyen Van Thuy,
Nguyen Van Tho,
Nguyen Van Tho,
Bui Thi Kim Thanh
Bui Thi Kim Thanh
These people were sentenced to several years in prison, which constitutes a violation of their human rights:
These people were sentenced to several years in prison, which constitutes a violation of their human rights:
Catholic priest Nguyen Van Ly (sentenced to eight years' imprisonment), Nguyen Phong (six years), Nguyen Binh Thanh (five years), the lawyer Nguyen Van Dai (five years) (all members of the pro-democracy and reform group Bloc 8406) and the lawyer Le Thi Cong Nhan, spokeswoman for the Progression Party, (four years), Tran Quoc Hien, representative of the Workers-Farmers Organisation, (five years), Le Nguyen Sang, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), (five years), Nguyen Bac Truyen (four years), Huynh Nguyen Dao (three years), the Hoa Hao Buddhists Duong Thi Tron (six years), Le Van Soc (six years) and Nguyen Van Thuy (five years), Nguyen Van Tho (four years), Thich Huyen Quang, Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Thich Quang Do and Bui Thi Kim Thanh.
Catholic priest Nguyen Van Ly (sentenced to eight years' imprisonment), Nguyen Phong (six years), Nguyen Binh Thanh (five years), the lawyer Nguyen Van Dai (five years) (all members of the pro-democracy and reform group Bloc 8406) and the lawyer Le Thi Cong Nhan, spokeswoman for the Progression Party, (four years), Tran Quoc Hien, representative of the Workers-Farmers Organisation, (five years), Le Nguyen Sang, leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), (five years), Nguyen Bac Truyen (four years), Huynh Nguyen Dao (three years), the Hoa Hao Buddhists Duong Thi Tron (six years), Le Van Soc (six years) and Nguyen Van Thuy (five years), Nguyen Van Tho (four years), Thich Huyen Quang, Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Thich Quang Do and Bui Thi Kim Thanh.
Gift Tandare
Gift Tandare
This opposition activist was shot.
This opposition activist was shot.
His body was snatched and secretly buried without his family's knowledge.
His body was snatched and secretly buried without his family's knowledge.
In its resolution adopted on 26 April 2007, the European Parliament strongly condemned the Mugabe dictatorship for its relentless oppression of the Zimbabwean people, opposition parties and civil society groups and its destruction of the Zimbabwean economy, which has deepened the misery of millions of Zimbabweans.
In its resolution adopted on 26 April 2007, the European Parliament strongly condemned the Mugabe dictatorship for its relentless oppression of the Zimbabwean people, opposition parties and civil society groups and its destruction of the Zimbabwean economy, which has deepened the misery of millions of Zimbabweans.
Itai Manyeruke
Itai Manyeruke
He died a day after being severely beaten up by the police.
He died a day after being severely beaten up by the police.
Edmore Chikomba
Edmore Chikomba
He deceased on 30 March 2007.
He deceased on 30 March 2007.
Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai
Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and opposition leader.
Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and opposition leader.
He was arrested on 28 March 2007 and subject to brutal treatment by the police forces.
He was arrested on 28 March 2007 and subject to brutal treatment by the police forces.
Ian Makone
Ian Makone
This opposition activist, special adviser to Morgan Tsvangirai, was put in detention.
This opposition activist, special adviser to Morgan Tsvangirai, was put in detention.
Nelson Chamisa
Nelson Chamisa
He was attacked on his way to Harare airport, where he was to take a flight to attend the meetings of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU JPA).
He was attacked on his way to Harare airport, where he was to take a flight to attend the meetings of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU JPA).
Nelson Chamisa,
Nelson Chamisa,
Grace Kwinjeh,
Grace Kwinjeh,
Lovemore Mdhuku,
Lovemore Mdhuku,
William Bango,
William Bango,
Sekai Holland,
Sekai Holland,
Tendai Biti,
Tendai Biti,
Arthur Mutambara
Arthur Mutambara
These opposition leaders were arrested and subjected to brutal treatment by the police forces and prohibited to seek medical treatment outside Zimbabwe.
These opposition leaders were arrested and subjected to brutal treatment by the police forces and prohibited to seek medical treatment outside Zimbabwe.
Raymond Majongwe
Raymond Majongwe
The human rights defender, Secretary General of the Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) and his wife Loice Majongwe were harassed on 1 February 2007 by police officers in Harare
The human rights defender, Secretary General of the Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) and his wife Loice Majongwe were harassed on 1 February 2007 by police officers in Harare
A letter of concern was sent on 21 February 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 21 February 2007.
B) UPDATES OF CASES RAISED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL REPORT BETWEEN APRIL 2006 AND MARCH 2007
B) UPDATES OF CASES RAISED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL REPORT BETWEEN APRIL 2006 AND MARCH 2007
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
UPDATE ON 2007
UPDATE ON 2007
He was arrested on 29 November 2003 and released 17 months later.
He was arrested on 29 November 2003 and released 17 months later.
Nevertheless he is still in danger of being sentenced to death at his trial for sedition, which was due to open on 13 November 2006.
Nevertheless he is still in danger of being sentenced to death at his trial for sedition, which was due to open on 13 November 2006.
Since his release from prison he was called to appear before the authorities for 36 times in the 31 months.
Since his release from prison he was called to appear before the authorities for 36 times in the 31 months.
Every time he risks potential re-incarceration.
Every time he risks potential re-incarceration.
He was awarded the Monaco Media Forum Prize 2007.
He was awarded the Monaco Media Forum Prize 2007.
An 18 years-old British citizen, subjected to an unfair trial and sent to prison in Bulgaria, in spite of the fact that another person confessed to the crime in question.
An 18 years-old British citizen, subjected to an unfair trial and sent to prison in Bulgaria, in spite of the fact that another person confessed to the crime in question.
Bulgaria’s president Georgi Parvanov declared he would not pardon him but also that the case can be reopened in Bulgaria if “sufficient new evidence” are presented.
Bulgaria’s president Georgi Parvanov declared he would not pardon him but also that the case can be reopened in Bulgaria if “sufficient new evidence” are presented.
No information available.
No information available.
D r Keyvan Ansari went on hunger strike on 14 July in protest at their continuing detention.
D r Keyvan Ansari went on hunger strike on 14 July in protest at their continuing detention.
On September 2007 he was sentenced to 3 years and six months imprisonment on charges of threatening National Security.
On September 2007 he was sentenced to 3 years and six months imprisonment on charges of threatening National Security.
The hearing of the case of Keyvan Rafi’i, now held in prison was postponed for a fourth time on 29 July.
The hearing of the case of Keyvan Rafi’i, now held in prison was postponed for a fourth time on 29 July.
On 20 May, his father, sister and brother had been taken to an Intelligence Ministry facility in Tehran.
On 20 May, his father, sister and brother had been taken to an Intelligence Ministry facility in Tehran.
They were released at around 10pm after lengthy interrogation.
They were released at around 10pm after lengthy interrogation.
Kheyrollah Derakhshandi, held in prison, was severely beaten in March 2007, leaving him with persistent pain in his back and left arm.
Kheyrollah Derakhshandi, held in prison, was severely beaten in March 2007, leaving him with persistent pain in his back and left arm.
He is being denied medical care.
He is being denied medical care.
His 75-year-old father, Mojtaba Derakhshandi, was summoned to appear in court for giving an interview to a news agency about his son’s medical condition.
His 75-year-old father, Mojtaba Derakhshandi, was summoned to appear in court for giving an interview to a news agency about his son’s medical condition.
He was later released on bail and warned not to speak to the press.
He was later released on bail and warned not to speak to the press.
Abdolfazl Jahandar went on hunger strike on 14 July in protest at their continuing detention.
Abdolfazl Jahandar went on hunger strike on 14 July in protest at their continuing detention.
He is said to be protesting at the prison officials’ refusal to transfer him to the section for political prisoners.
He is said to be protesting at the prison officials’ refusal to transfer him to the section for political prisoners.
He is also in poor health.
He is also in poor health.
He is out of prison, residing in Iran.
He is out of prison, residing in Iran.
Lawyers, imprisoned while defending Sufis in Qom.
Lawyers, imprisoned while defending Sufis in Qom.
They are out of prison but they still face legal problems with the authorities.
They are out of prison but they still face legal problems with the authorities.
Ayatollah Sayad Hossein,
Ayatollah Sayad Hossein,
Kazemeyni Boroujerdi
Kazemeyni Boroujerdi
He was advocating for years that politics and religion should be separated.
He was advocating for years that politics and religion should be separated.
He was arrested reportedly with more than 400 of his followers.
He was arrested reportedly with more than 400 of his followers.
In its resolution of 16 November 2006, the European Parliament expressed concern for his arrest.
In its resolution of 16 November 2006, the European Parliament expressed concern for his arrest.
He is still imprisoned, serving a 15 year sentence.
He is still imprisoned, serving a 15 year sentence.
Imprisoned journalist/ webblogger (reporters without borders).
Imprisoned journalist/ webblogger (reporters without borders).
In its resolution of 15 November 2006, the European Parliament called for the release of all imprisoned journalists and webbloggers.
In its resolution of 15 November 2006, the European Parliament called for the release of all imprisoned journalists and webbloggers.
Out of prison, residing in Iran.
Out of prison, residing in Iran.
Imprisoned journalist/ webblogger.
Imprisoned journalist/ webblogger.
Out of prison on suspended sentence.
Out of prison on suspended sentence.
Out of prison, residing in the US.
Out of prison, residing in the US.
Student activist, imprisoned.
Student activist, imprisoned.
Still in detention.
Still in detention.
Judiciary suspended her execution sentence (she was convicted of murdering her mother in law).
Judiciary suspended her execution sentence (she was convicted of murdering her mother in law).
A 35 year old woman who is convicted of killing her temporary husband (Seegheh in Islam).
A 35 year old woman who is convicted of killing her temporary husband (Seegheh in Islam).
She has alleged that her husband, a drug addict, attempted to rape her 15 year old daughter from a previous marriage.
She has alleged that her husband, a drug addict, attempted to rape her 15 year old daughter from a previous marriage.
Fatemeh’s death sentence was confirmed.
Fatemeh’s death sentence was confirmed.
She broke into a house with her partner, allegedly killed the woman, whose house she and her partner broke into.
She broke into a house with her partner, allegedly killed the woman, whose house she and her partner broke into.
She denied the crime but she is still imprisoned, on death row.
She denied the crime but she is still imprisoned, on death row.
She was a minor (17 years old) when she committed the crimes in question.
She was a minor (17 years old) when she committed the crimes in question.
Her death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court and her execution may be imminent.
Her death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court and her execution may be imminent.
Her attorney is intending to appeal the verdict.
Her attorney is intending to appeal the verdict.
In January 2007, Delara attempted suicide Delara's physical and emotional health is still unstable.
In January 2007, Delara attempted suicide Delara's physical and emotional health is still unstable.
Sentenced to death and awaiting execution, she has been held in solitary confinement in Section 209 of Evin Prison since late 2004.
Sentenced to death and awaiting execution, she has been held in solitary confinement in Section 209 of Evin Prison since late 2004.
No further information received.
No further information received.
Sentenced to death and on death row, involved in hijacking a plane in 2001.
Sentenced to death and on death row, involved in hijacking a plane in 2001.
Pardoned after being convicted of endangering national security (in relation to the hijacking plot).
Pardoned after being convicted of endangering national security (in relation to the hijacking plot).
Sentenced to death as a minor and on death row, involved in hijacking a plane in 2001.
Sentenced to death as a minor and on death row, involved in hijacking a plane in 2001.
Student and human rights defender, detained by Israeli authorities without charges or trial since 23 May 2005.
Student and human rights defender, detained by Israeli authorities without charges or trial since 23 May 2005.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 July 2006.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 July 2006.
He was released on 18 March 2007.
He was released on 18 March 2007.
NORTH KOREA
NORTH KOREA
He is a Christian believer.
He is a Christian believer.