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The liberations were seen as a result of a massive international mobilisation against the Burma regime and for the release of political prisoners; numbers of releases had doubled on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi's 60th birthday, on 28 June 2005.
The liberations were seen as a result of a massive international mobilisation against the Burma regime and for the release of political prisoners; numbers of releases had doubled on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi's 60th birthday, on 28 June 2005.
The European Parliament reiterated its strong condemnation of the human rights situation in Cambodia, where during recent years HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, JOURNALISTS, TRADE UNIONISTS AND OPPOSITION SUPPORTERS have been intimidated, arrested and killed, creating a climate of political violence in the country.
The European Parliament reiterated its strong condemnation of the human rights situation in Cambodia, where during recent years HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, JOURNALISTS, TRADE UNIONISTS AND OPPOSITION SUPPORTERS have been intimidated, arrested and killed, creating a climate of political violence in the country.
Res P6_TA-PROV(2005)0012 adopted on 13.01.2005, P6_TA-PROV(2005)0081 adopted on 10.3.2005, P6_TA-PROV(2006)0032 adopted on 19.1.2006
Res P6_TA-PROV(2005)0012 adopted on 13.01.2005, P6_TA-PROV(2005)0081 adopted on 10.3.2005, P6_TA-PROV(2006)0032 adopted on 19.1.2006
On 3 February 2006, government lawyers officially withdrew criminal complaints
On 3 February 2006, government lawyers officially withdrew criminal complaints
Note verbale of the Mission of Cambodia of 18.01.06,
Note verbale of the Mission of Cambodia of 18.01.06,
· Kem SOKHA , President of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR),
· Kem SOKHA , President of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR),
· Pa NGUON TEANG , Acting Director of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights and Radio Director,
· Pa NGUON TEANG , Acting Director of the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights and Radio Director,
· Rong CHHUNG , President of the Cambodian Independent Teachers´ Association,
· Rong CHHUNG , President of the Cambodian Independent Teachers´ Association,
· Mam SONANDO , Director of the Beehive Radio,
· Mam SONANDO , Director of the Beehive Radio,
· Prince SISOWATH THOMICO , secretary to former King Sihanouk,
· Prince SISOWATH THOMICO , secretary to former King Sihanouk,
· Chea MONY , President of the Free Trade Union of Workers,
· Chea MONY , President of the Free Trade Union of Workers,
Criminal charges filed by the courts in response to the complaints remain pending
Criminal charges filed by the courts in response to the complaints remain pending
· Ea CHANNA , Deputy Secretary General of the Student’s Movement for Democracy,
· Ea CHANNA , Deputy Secretary General of the Student’s Movement for Democracy,
Men NATH , President of the Cambodian Independent Civil Servant’s Association,
Men NATH , President of the Cambodian Independent Civil Servant’s Association,
Say BORY , advisor to former King Sihanouk.
Say BORY , advisor to former King Sihanouk.
In its resolution of 10 March 2005 the European Parliament focused on the case of three parliamentarians who belong to the liberal Sam Rainsy Party and whose immunity was lifted on 3 February 2005 by the National Assembly of Cambodia.
In its resolution of 10 March 2005 the European Parliament focused on the case of three parliamentarians who belong to the liberal Sam Rainsy Party and whose immunity was lifted on 3 February 2005 by the National Assembly of Cambodia.
The Parliament called upon the government of Cambodia for the immediate and unconditional release of Cheam Chany and re-imposition of the opposition parties’ member immunity.
The Parliament called upon the government of Cambodia for the immediate and unconditional release of Cheam Chany and re-imposition of the opposition parties’ member immunity.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0081 adopted 10.3.2005.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0081 adopted 10.3.2005.
· Sam RAINSY pardoned by King Norodom on 5 February 2006, returned to Cambodia on 10 February 2006.
· Sam RAINSY pardoned by King Norodom on 5 February 2006, returned to Cambodia on 10 February 2006.
· Cheam CHANNY, pardoned by King Norodom on 5 February 2006, released on 6 February 2006.
· Cheam CHANNY, pardoned by King Norodom on 5 February 2006, released on 6 February 2006.
· Chea POCH returned home in August 2005; he is said to be hiding, but his true fate remains unknown.
· Chea POCH returned home in August 2005; he is said to be hiding, but his true fate remains unknown.
Being a member of Prince Ranaridh’s Funcinpec Party, Sam Rainsy lost his parliament seat due to a vote of no confidence in 1994.
Being a member of Prince Ranaridh’s Funcinpec Party, Sam Rainsy lost his parliament seat due to a vote of no confidence in 1994.
This in turn prompted the foundation of the Khmer National Party which was changed later into Sam Rainsy Party.
This in turn prompted the foundation of the Khmer National Party which was changed later into Sam Rainsy Party.
The party constantly faced severe hostility from its political opponents which eventually culminated in an attack, allegedly carried out by supporters of the leading Cambodian People’s Party (CCP) on Mr Sam Rainsy in 1997, leaving 16 people dead.
The party constantly faced severe hostility from its political opponents which eventually culminated in an attack, allegedly carried out by supporters of the leading Cambodian People’s Party (CCP) on Mr Sam Rainsy in 1997, leaving 16 people dead.
After the elections in 2003, the party was excluded from entering the government through a coalition of the Funcipec Party with the CCP.
After the elections in 2003, the party was excluded from entering the government through a coalition of the Funcipec Party with the CCP.
Having accused Mr Sam Rainsy of libel and slander, the National Assembly overturned the immunity of three of its members belonging to Sam Rainsy´s party.
Having accused Mr Sam Rainsy of libel and slander, the National Assembly overturned the immunity of three of its members belonging to Sam Rainsy´s party.
In December 2005 Sam Rainsy was sentenced in absentia to 18 months’ imprisonment on defamation charges brought by the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly.
In December 2005 Sam Rainsy was sentenced in absentia to 18 months’ imprisonment on defamation charges brought by the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly.
Sam Rainsy and Chea Poch went to exile.
Sam Rainsy and Chea Poch went to exile.
Cheam Channy was taken into custody charging him of plotting against the CCP-led government.
Cheam Channy was taken into custody charging him of plotting against the CCP-led government.
In August 2005 he was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.
In August 2005 he was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.
Parliament demanded the unconditional release of all CHINESE CATHOLICS incarcerated on account of their religious convictions and the immediate cessation of all kinds of violence towards them.
Parliament demanded the unconditional release of all CHINESE CATHOLICS incarcerated on account of their religious convictions and the immediate cessation of all kinds of violence towards them.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0339 adopted on 8.9.2005.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0339 adopted on 8.9.2005.
The resolution included disappeared and arrested clergy:
The resolution included disappeared and arrested clergy:
Mgr James Su ZHIMIN (bishop of the diocese of Baoding, Hebei), 72;
Mgr James Su ZHIMIN (bishop of the diocese of Baoding, Hebei), 72;
Mgr Francis An SHUXIN (auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Baoding, Hebei), 54;
Mgr Francis An SHUXIN (auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Baoding, Hebei), 54;
Mgr Han DINGXIAN (diocese of Yongnian/Handan, Hebei), 66;
Mgr Han DINGXIAN (diocese of Yongnian/Handan, Hebei), 66;
Mgr Cosma Shi ENXIANG (diocese of Yixian, Hebei), 83;
Mgr Cosma Shi ENXIANG (diocese of Yixian, Hebei), 83;
Mgr Philip Zhao ZHENDONG , (diocese of Xuanhua, Hebei), 84;
Mgr Philip Zhao ZHENDONG , (diocese of Xuanhua, Hebei), 84;
Fr Paul Huo JUNLONG , (administrator of the diocese of Baoding), 50;
Fr Paul Huo JUNLONG , (administrator of the diocese of Baoding), 50;
Mgr Shi ENXIANG (diocese of Yixian Hebei province), 83;
Mgr Shi ENXIANG (diocese of Yixian Hebei province), 83;
Zhang ZHENQUAN and Ma WUYONG (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Zhang ZHENQUAN and Ma WUYONG (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Li WENFENG , Fr Liu HENG , and Fr Dou SHENGXIA (diocese of Shijiazhuang, Hebei);
Fr Li WENFENG , Fr Liu HENG , and Fr Dou SHENGXIA (diocese of Shijiazhuang, Hebei);
Fr Chi HUITIAN (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Chi HUITIAN (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Kang FULIANG, Chen GUOZHEN, Pang GUANGZHAO, Yin RUOSE, and Li SHUNJUN (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Kang FULIANG, Chen GUOZHEN, Pang GUANGZHAO, Yin RUOSE, and Li SHUNJUN (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Lu XIAOZHOU (diocese of Wenzhou, Zhejiang);
Fr Lu XIAOZHOU (diocese of Wenzhou, Zhejiang);
Fr Lin DAOMING (diocese of Fuzhou, Fujian);
Fr Lin DAOMING (diocese of Fuzhou, Fujian);
Fr Zheng RUIPIN (diocese of Fuzhou, Fujian);
Fr Zheng RUIPIN (diocese of Fuzhou, Fujian);
Fr Pang YONGXING, Fr Ma SHUNBAO, and Fr Wang LIMAO (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Pang YONGXING, Fr Ma SHUNBAO, and Fr Wang LIMAO (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Li JIANBO (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Li JIANBO (diocese of Baoding, Hebei);
Fr Liu DELI ;
Fr Liu DELI ;
Pastor Zhang RONGLIANG, 53, one of the founders of the China for Christ Church.
Pastor Zhang RONGLIANG, 53, one of the founders of the China for Christ Church.
· Oscar Espinsa CHEPE, political prisoner, released on 30 November 2004.
· Oscar Espinsa CHEPE, political prisoner, released on 30 November 2004.
· Paul RIVERO, political prisoner, poet, released on 30 November 2004.
· Paul RIVERO, political prisoner, poet, released on 30 November 2004.
· Edel Jose GARCIA, political prisoner, journalist, released on 30 November 2004.
· Edel Jose GARCIA, political prisoner, journalist, released on 30 November 2004.
The imprisonment of DISSIDENTS in Cuba gave special rise of concern to the Parliament, which has ever since sharply denounced the ongoing breach of fundamental rights by the local regime.
The imprisonment of DISSIDENTS in Cuba gave special rise of concern to the Parliament, which has ever since sharply denounced the ongoing breach of fundamental rights by the local regime.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2004)0061 adopted on 17.11.2004.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2004)0061 adopted on 17.11.2004.
Particular concerns were expressed regarding Oscar Espinsa Chepe, who suffered from a serious illness.
Particular concerns were expressed regarding Oscar Espinsa Chepe, who suffered from a serious illness.
On 30 November 2004 six dissidents were released by the Cuban authorities, among them Oscar Espinosa Chepe as well as Paul Rivero and Edel Jose Garcia.
On 30 November 2004 six dissidents were released by the Cuban authorities, among them Oscar Espinosa Chepe as well as Paul Rivero and Edel Jose Garcia.
· Oswaldo PAYA SARDINAS, Sakharov Prize laureate in 2002.
· Oswaldo PAYA SARDINAS, Sakharov Prize laureate in 2002.
Since the Sakharov Prize award ceremony in 2002, Oswaldo Payá Sardinas, author of the Manifesto ‘Todos Unidos’ which is the origin of the Varela Project calling for a referendum on open elections, freedom of speech, freedom for political prisoners and free enterprise, has been systematically denied the freedom to leave Cuba again and to accept the invitations issued by the Parliament and by other European Union bodies.
Since the Sakharov Prize award ceremony in 2002, Oswaldo Payá Sardinas, author of the Manifesto ‘Todos Unidos’ which is the origin of the Varela Project calling for a referendum on open elections, freedom of speech, freedom for political prisoners and free enterprise, has been systematically denied the freedom to leave Cuba again and to accept the invitations issued by the Parliament and by other European Union bodies.
With the adoption of various resolutions, Parliament renewed its invitation to Oswaldo Payá and reiterated its call on the Cuban authorities to permit him to travel to Europe to appear before the Community institutions.
With the adoption of various resolutions, Parliament renewed its invitation to Oswaldo Payá and reiterated its call on the Cuban authorities to permit him to travel to Europe to appear before the Community institutions.
· LADIES IN WHITE (Damas de Blanco), Sakharov Prize laureate in 2005.
· LADIES IN WHITE (Damas de Blanco), Sakharov Prize laureate in 2005.
Parliament condemned the fact that the Ladies in White were refused by the Cuban authorities permission to travel to the seat of the European Parliament on the occasion of the award ceremony.
Parliament condemned the fact that the Ladies in White were refused by the Cuban authorities permission to travel to the seat of the European Parliament on the occasion of the award ceremony.
Parliament highlighted that the travel ban violates one of the basic human rights, namely the right to freely leave and return to one’s own country, as enshrined in the Universal declaration of Human Rights.
Parliament highlighted that the travel ban violates one of the basic human rights, namely the right to freely leave and return to one’s own country, as enshrined in the Universal declaration of Human Rights.
· Dr Ayman NOUR, a former journalist and lawyer, now leader of Al-Ghad Party and member of the Egyptian Parliament, was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment on 24 December 2005.
· Dr Ayman NOUR, a former journalist and lawyer, now leader of Al-Ghad Party and member of the Egyptian Parliament, was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment on 24 December 2005.
On 29 January 2005 Ayman Nour was stripped of his immunity and on the same day immediately arrested when leaving the parliament building in Cairo.
On 29 January 2005 Ayman Nour was stripped of his immunity and on the same day immediately arrested when leaving the parliament building in Cairo.
He was accused of forging more than 2,000 signatures in an effort to obtain formal party status for his Al-Ghad camp, which intended to stand in the run-off for the parliamentary elections in 2006.
He was accused of forging more than 2,000 signatures in an effort to obtain formal party status for his Al-Ghad camp, which intended to stand in the run-off for the parliamentary elections in 2006.
The detention was followed by some dissident demonstrations protesting against the 24 years continuous rule of Hosni Mubarak.
The detention was followed by some dissident demonstrations protesting against the 24 years continuous rule of Hosni Mubarak.
On 31 January 2005 the authorities extended Ayman Nour´s arrest, during which he allegedly was mistreated, for another 45 days.
On 31 January 2005 the authorities extended Ayman Nour´s arrest, during which he allegedly was mistreated, for another 45 days.
Following the protests by the European Parliament
Following the protests by the European Parliament
On 24 December 2005, Ayman Nour was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for allegedly falsifying some of the 50 signatures needed to register his party for the 2006 elections.
On 24 December 2005, Ayman Nour was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for allegedly falsifying some of the 50 signatures needed to register his party for the 2006 elections.
Parliament strongly urged the Egyptian authorities to ensure that Ayman Nour is not subjected to torture or other forms of ill-treatment and that he is given prompt, regular and unrestricted access to his lawyers, doctors (as he is diabetic) and family.
Parliament strongly urged the Egyptian authorities to ensure that Ayman Nour is not subjected to torture or other forms of ill-treatment and that he is given prompt, regular and unrestricted access to his lawyers, doctors (as he is diabetic) and family.
The EU Presidency declared that “this verdict send negative signals about democratic political reform in Egypt.
The EU Presidency declared that “this verdict send negative signals about democratic political reform in Egypt.
The EU expects that any appeal application by Mr Nour will be looked at fairly by the Egyptian Courts.”
The EU expects that any appeal application by Mr Nour will be looked at fairly by the Egyptian Courts.”
EU Presidency statement of 27.12.2005, FCO Press Office 020 7008 3100.
EU Presidency statement of 27.12.2005, FCO Press Office 020 7008 3100.
In its resolution of 6 April 2006, the Parliament renewed its demand to release Dr Ayman Nour.
In its resolution of 6 April 2006, the Parliament renewed its demand to release Dr Ayman Nour.
The Parliament also expressed its concern in respect of the Dr Nour’s trial before the Court of Cassation on 18 May considering the fact that the judge who was chosen to head the tribunal is the same one who confirmed the forgery of the election process last November.
The Parliament also expressed its concern in respect of the Dr Nour’s trial before the Court of Cassation on 18 May considering the fact that the judge who was chosen to head the tribunal is the same one who confirmed the forgery of the election process last November.
Furthermore the Parliament proposed an ad hoc delegation to visit Ayman Nour if he remains in prison following the court hearing.
Furthermore the Parliament proposed an ad hoc delegation to visit Ayman Nour if he remains in prison following the court hearing.
P6_TA-PROV(2006)0144 adopted on 6.4.2006.
P6_TA-PROV(2006)0144 adopted on 6.4.2006.
· Professor Mesfin WOLDEMARIAM, founder and former President of the “Ethiopian Human Rights Council”, the country’s first independent human rights organisation, arrested in May 2005.
· Professor Mesfin WOLDEMARIAM, founder and former President of the “Ethiopian Human Rights Council”, the country’s first independent human rights organisation, arrested in May 2005.
· Dr Berhanu NEGA, a well-known economist and the leader of the main opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) party, arrested in May 2005.
· Dr Berhanu NEGA, a well-known economist and the leader of the main opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) party, arrested in May 2005.
The Parliament raised the cases of eminent HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND POLITICAL PRISONERS in Ethiopia and focused on the cases of Mesfin Woldemariam and Berhanu Nega.
The Parliament raised the cases of eminent HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND POLITICAL PRISONERS in Ethiopia and focused on the cases of Mesfin Woldemariam and Berhanu Nega.
B5-0360/2001 adopted 17.05.2001 Having been harassed on several occasions, they were arrested together with more that 100 people, following the protests after the elections in May 2005.
B5-0360/2001 adopted 17.05.2001 Having been harassed on several occasions, they were arrested together with more that 100 people, following the protests after the elections in May 2005.
Their demand for bail was denied on 4 January 2006, and the trial will resume in February 2006.
Their demand for bail was denied on 4 January 2006, and the trial will resume in February 2006.
Under Ethiopian law, the possible sentence ranges from three years’ imprisonment to the death penalty.
Under Ethiopian law, the possible sentence ranges from three years’ imprisonment to the death penalty.
In its resolution of 28 October 2004
In its resolution of 28 October 2004
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2004)0049 adopted on 28.10.2004. the Parliament denounced two CASES OF MINORS SENTENCED TO DEATH and urged the Iranian authorities to respect the provisions as laid down in the International Covenant on the Rights of the Child, which Iran is party to, and to prevent any further application of the death penalty to minors.
Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2004)0049 adopted on 28.10.2004. the Parliament denounced two CASES OF MINORS SENTENCED TO DEATH and urged the Iranian authorities to respect the provisions as laid down in the International Covenant on the Rights of the Child, which Iran is party to, and to prevent any further application of the death penalty to minors.
In the same resolution the European Parliament called on the Iranian authorities to immediately halt all stoning penalties and to give evidence that they were willing to implement their publicly declared moratorium on stoning.
In the same resolution the European Parliament called on the Iranian authorities to immediately halt all stoning penalties and to give evidence that they were willing to implement their publicly declared moratorium on stoning.
See also Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0011 adopted on 13.1.2005.
See also Resolution P6_TA-PROV(2005)0011 adopted on 13.1.2005.
· Ateqeh RAJABI, a 16-year-old girl, was said to have been publicly hanged in the city of Neka, Northern Iran.
· Ateqeh RAJABI, a 16-year-old girl, was said to have been publicly hanged in the city of Neka , Northern Iran .
Despite an alleged mental illness and after refusal of access to a lawyer Ateqeh Rajabi was convicted by a Court for acts that were seen “incompatible with chastity.”
Despite an alleged mental illness and after refusal of access to a lawyer Ateqeh Rajabi was convicted by a Court for acts that were seen “incompatible with chastity.”
It is reported that during the proceedings the judge, a conservative cleric, who handed down the death sentence, harshly criticized her dress.
It is reported that during the proceedings the judge, a conservative cleric, who handed down the death sentence, harshly criticized her dress.
The decision was upheld by a Supreme Court ruling shortly before her execution, where it was allegedly the judge of first instance who put the noose around her neck.
The decision was upheld by a Supreme Court ruling shortly before her execution, where it was allegedly the judge of first instance who put the noose around her neck.
The same night her body was said to be removed out of the grave.
The same night her body was said to be removed out of the grave.
Despite an international ID card proving her age to be 16, the officials regarded her to be 22 years old.
Despite an international ID card proving her age to be 16, the officials regarded her to be 22 years old.
· Zhila IZADI, a 13-year-old girl, initially convicted to death by stoning, later on sentenced to 55 lashes.
· Zhila IZADI, a 13-year-old girl, initially convicted to death by stoning, later on sentenced to 55 lashes.
· Bakhtiar IZADI, her 15-year-old brother, convicted to 150 lashes, later on reduced to 55 lashes.
· Bakhtiar IZADI, her 15-year-old brother, convicted to 150 lashes, later on reduced to 55 lashes.
Brother and sister were said to have had sexual relations with each other.
Brother and sister were said to have had sexual relations with each other.
After pressure from in and outside Iran, both were sentenced to 55 lashes each and released.
After pressure from in and outside Iran, both were sentenced to 55 lashes each and released.
Zhila Izadi reportedly received her punishment only a few days before giving birth to a child, which was immediately taken away from her.
Zhila Izadi reportedly received her punishment only a few days before giving birth to a child, which was immediately taken away from her.
She is still in very poor physical and mental condition and called international human rights agencies for assistance.
She is still in very poor physical and mental condition and called international human rights agencies for assistance.
Due to her social and cultural environment (it was her father who brought up the case to the courts) she has to live under constant pressure, as incest between minors is seen as a massive shame for the family.
Due to her social and cultural environment (it was her father who brought up the case to the courts) she has to live under constant pressure, as incest between minors is seen as a massive shame for the family.
· Leyla MOAFI, aged about 20, charged with acts contrary to chastity; stay of execution.
· Leyla MOAFI, aged about 20, charged with acts contrary to chastity; stay of execution.
Leyla Moafi was arrested in early 2004 and charged with "contrary to chastity".
Leyla Moafi was arrested in early 2004 and charged with "contrary to chastity".