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- Shahbaz Huduoglu, editor-in-chief and founder of the Milletin Sesi (People's Voice) newspaper in Azerbaijan, was sentenced to six months in jail by a Baku court on 17 September 2001 for having criticised Ramiz Mehdiyev, Head of the Presidential Office, in an article.
- Shahbaz Huduoglu, editor-in-chief and founder of the Milletin Sesi (People's Voice) newspaper in Azerbaijan, was sentenced to six months in jail by a Baku court on 17 September 2001 for having criticised Ramiz Mehdiyev, Head of the Presidential Office, in an article.
The European Parliament called for his release without delay and the rights of the citizens in Azerbaijan, and the rights of journalists in particular, to be ensured.
The European Parliament called for his release without delay and the rights of the citizens in Azerbaijan, and the rights of journalists in particular, to be ensured.
On 17 October 2001, the day when the Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear Mr Huduoglu's case, President Aliyev signed a pardon to release him in honour of the 10th anniversary of Azerbaijan's independence.
On 17 October 2001, the day when the Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear Mr Huduoglu's case, President Aliyev signed a pardon to release him in honour of the 10th anniversary of Azerbaijan's independence.
POLITICAL PRISONERS - PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
POLITICAL PRISONERS - PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
A major concern of the European Parliament is the repression of political opposition in a large number of countries.
A major concern of the European Parliament is the repression of political opposition in a large number of countries.
The European Parliament has called for the release of all political prisoners:
The European Parliament has called for the release of all political prisoners:
- in Eritrea , following the arrest of representatives of the Eritrean opposition, including 11 former members of the government, the ban on an independent press and the arrest of several journalists since September 2001 as well as the government crack-down on students in August 2001; OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p. 359.
- in Eritrea , following the arrest of representatives of the Eritrean opposition, including 11 former members of the Government, the ban on an independent press and the arrest of several journalists since September 2001 as well as the government crack-down on students in August 2001; OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p.
- in Mauritania, where the leader of the Mauritanian Popular Front, Mr Melainine, a former minister, as well as two other members of the MPF had been sentenced in June 2001 to five years' imprisonment on charges of 'conspiracy against the state' following a widespread repression of political activities of the opposition, the press and human rights organisations.
- in Mauritania, where the leader of the Mauritanian Popular Front, Mr Chbih Ould Cheikh Malainine, a former minister, as well as two other members of the MPF, had been sentenced in June 2001 to five years' imprisonment on charges of 'conspiracy against the state' following widespread repression of political activities of the opposition, the press and human rights organisations OJ C 34 E, 7.2.2002, p.
In April 2003, Amnesty International reported that the three prisoners of conscience were still in prison under very harsh conditions;
After three years' imprisonment under very harsh conditions, Mr Malainine was released on 24 August 2003;
OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p. 344, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p. 316.
344, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
Yawovi Agboyibo was set free on 14 March 2002;
316. ; Yawovi Agboyibo was set free on 14 March 2002;
OJ C 343, 5.12.2001, p. 304, OJ C 180 E, 31.7.2003, p. 535, P5_TA(2003)0066 adopted 13.2.2003.
304, OJ C 180 E, 31.7.2003, p.
Vlad Cubreacov stood as candidate in the municipal elections in Moldova in May 2003;
679. ; Vlad Cubreacov stood as a candidate in the municipal elections in Moldova in May 2003;
Nasrullah Khan died on 27 September 2003 of a heart attack at the age of 85;
354. ; Nasrullah Khan died on 27 September 2003 of a heart attack at the age of 85;
- in Malaysia, where the International Security Act (ISA) which allows for indefinite detention without charge or trial of any person suspected of acting in a manner prejudicial to national security, is increasingly used by the Malaysian government in the name of fighting terrorism.
- in Malaysia, where the International Security Act (ISA) which allows for indefinite detention without charge or trial of any person suspected of acting in a manner prejudicial to national security, is increasingly used by the Malaysian Government in the name of fighting terrorism.
INDIVIDUALS PERSECUTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEF
INDIVIDUALS PERSECUTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEF
- Turkmenistan is an appalling case of a country where the principle of religious freedom is not respected, where only Islam and the Russian Orthodox church are accepted by the State and other religious communities face discrimination and often persecution.
- Turkmenistan is an appalling case of a country where the principle of religious freedom is not respected, where only Islam and the Russian Orthodox Church are accepted by the State, and other religious communities face discrimination and often persecution.
The European Parliament passed on resolution on the case of several people arrested for their religious beliefs among them Shageldi Atakov, a Baptist minister, sentenced to four years in prison.
The European Parliament passed a resolution on the case of several people arrested for their religious beliefs, among them Shageldi Atakov, a Baptist minister, sentenced to four years in prison.
He was released from prison on 8 January 2002 after serving more than three years of his sentence in extremely harsh conditions.
He was released from prison on 8 January 2002 after serving more than three years of his sentence in extremely harsh conditions.
- Freedom of expression and religion in Vietnam is a constant concern of the European Parliament.
- Freedom of expression and religion in Vietnam is a constant concern of the European Parliament.
Over a number of years it has adopted many resolutions in particular on the restrictions and the withholding of official recognition from certain religious bodies.
Over a number of years it has adopted many resolutions in particular on restrictions on and withholding official recognition from certain religious bodies.
Parliament is particularly concerned about the isolation of the Patriarch of the UBCV, the Venerable Thich Huyen Quang , who has been living under conditions resembling house arrest since 1982, and of the Venerable Thich Quang Do, the UBCV's second-ranking leader, who has been confined to his living quarters under guard since June 2001, for having launched an appeal for democracy in Vietnam, as well as of the imprisonment of Father Nguyen Van Ly since May 2001 for having expressed his religious faith peacefully.
Parliament is particularly concerned about the isolation of the Patriarch of the UBCV, the Venerable Thich Huyen Quang , who has been living under conditions resembling house arrest since 1982, and of the Venerable Thich Quang Do, the UBCV's second-ranking leader, who has been confined to his living quarters under guard since June 2001, for having launched an appeal for democracy in Vietnam, as well as of the imprisonment of Father Nguyen Van Ly since May 2001 for having expressed his religious faith peacefully.
Parliament called on the Vietnamese government to release all prisoners of conscience and to guarantee them their full political and civil rights.
Parliament called on the Vietnamese government to release all prisoners of conscience and to guarantee them their full political and civil rights P5_TA(2003)0526 adopted 20.11.2003, P5_TA(2003)0225 adopted 15.5.2003, OJ C 065 E, 14.3.2002, p.
PEOPLE DISCRIMINATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
PEOPLE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
The detention of 50 defendants suspected of homosexuality in Egypt, in the so-called Queen Boat case, was declared arbitrary by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
The detention of 50 defendants suspected of homosexuality in Egypt, in the so-called Queen Boat case, was declared arbitrary by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
The European Parliament recalled the human rights clause of the Association Agreement and urged the Egyptian authorities to stop all prosecution and discrimination of citizens on grounds of sexual orientation.
The European Parliament recalled the human rights clause of the Association Agreement and urged the Egyptian authorities to stop all prosecution and discrimination of citizens on grounds of sexual orientation.
Following the retrial, 21 persons were sentenced to three years' imprisonment and forced labour, while 29 were acquitted.
Following the retrial and a ruling of the Court of Cassation on 4 June 2003, 21 persons were sentenced to one to three years' imprisonment, while 29 were acquitted.
The Egyptian Parliament reacted on the adoption of the resolution by accusing the European Parliament of intransigence.
The Egyptian Parliament reacted on the adoption of the resolution by accusing the European Parliament of intransigence.
The Egyptian Parliament reproaches the MEPs of 'simplifying thorny issues to the extreme' and making 'arbitrary judgements'.
The Egyptian Parliament reproaches the MEPs of 'simplifying thorny issues to the extreme' and making 'arbitrary judgments'.
'Nobody has the right to preach to others' it asserts in the letter. /04/2003 (Agence Europe) - open letter to President Cox released by MENA news agency.
'Nobody has the right to preach to others' it asserts in the letter. /04/2003 (Agence Europe) - open letter to President Cox released by MENA news agency.
SAKHAROV PRIZE LAUREATS
SAKHAROV PRIZE LAUREATES
The European Parliament paid major attention to the situation of former Sakharov Prize laureates, Leyla Zana in Turkey, Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma and Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in Cuba.
The European Parliament paid major attention to the situation of former Sakharov Prize laureates, Leyla Zana in Turkey, Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma and Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas in Cuba.
In December 1994, Leyla Zana , former Kurdish MP and Sakharov Prize laureate in 1995, was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for supporting the PKK (Kurdish Workers' Party).
In December 1994, Leyla Zana , former Kurdish MP and Sakharov Prize laureate in 1995, was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for supporting the PKK (Kurdish Workers' Party).
Since her imprisonment, the European Parliament considered Leyla Zana a prisoner of conscience who has been prosecuted for expressing her peaceful beliefs.
Since her imprisonment, the European Parliament considered Leyla Zana a prisoner of conscience who has been prosecuted for expressing her peaceful beliefs.
It has called on the Turkish authorities to release Leyla Zana and other political prisoners, notably Selim Sadak, Hatip Dicle and Orhan Dogan, the three other former Turkish MPs of Kurdish origin sentenced along with Leyla Zana.
It has called on the Turkish authorities to release Leyla Zana and other political prisoners, notably Selim Sadak, Hatip Dicle and Orhan Dogan, the three other former Turkish MPs of Kurdish origin sentenced along with Leyla Zana.
The European Parliament has urged Turkey to abrogate the 'anti-terror legislation' which is the basis for massive human rights violations and to thoroughly reform the Turkish penal code by bringing it in line with the European Convention on Human Rights which has been ratified by Turkey.
The European Parliament has urged Turkey to abrogate the 'anti-terror legislation' which is the basis for massive human rights violations and to thoroughly reform the Turkish penal code by bringing it in line with the European Convention on Human Rights which has been ratified by Turkey.
In its decision of 17 July 2001, the European Court of Human Rights unanimously concluded that the legal procedure of the trial against Leyla Zana had not respected her fundamental right to a fair trial, as provided in the European Convention on Human Rights.
In its decision of 17 July 2001, the European Court of Human Rights unanimously concluded that the legal procedure of the trial against Leyla Zana had not respected her fundamental right to a fair trial, as provided in the European Convention on Human Rights.
A second trial was organised following this decision and started on 28 March 2003.
A second trial was organised following this decision and started on 28 March 2003.
The chairman of the EP Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee, Mr Jan Joost Lagendijk (NL, Greens), called on President Cox to allow an ad hoc delegation to be present at all the hearings of the new trial, up until the verdict.
The chairman of the EP Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee, Mr Jan Joost Lagendijk (NL, Greens), called on President Cox to allow an ad hoc delegation to be present at all the hearings of the new trial, up until the verdict.
Mr Lagendijk, who headed the European Parliament Delegation, said that they had been a little over-optimistic, following recent reforms passed by the Turkish government.
Mr Lagendijk, who headed the European Parliament Delegation, said that they had been a little over-optimistic, following recent reforms passed by the Turkish government.
He said that nothing has changed since the 1994 trial; the delegation had seen that the defence had been unable to properly defend its client at this trial.
He said that nothing has changed since the 1994 trial; the delegation had seen that the defence had been unable to properly defend its client at this trial.
On 23 September 2003, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Parliament organised a meeting with the lawyer of Leyla Zana, Mr Yusuf Alatas.
On 23 September 2003, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Parliament organised a meeting with the lawyer of Leyla Zana, Mr Yusuf Alatas.
The lawyer concluded: "The retrial of L. Zana, O. Doga, H. Dicle and S. Sadak is being conducted in a manner, which violates both the principle of fair trial and the points determined in the decision of the European Human Rights Court.
The lawyer concluded: 'The retrial of L. Zana, O. Doga, H. Dicle and S. Sadak is being conducted in a manner which violates both the principle of fair trial and the points determined in the decision of the European Human Rights Court.
Until now, the practices of the Court have been far from being objective."
Until now, the practices of the Court have been far from being objective.'
Mr Alatas has informed the MEPs that the request made by the defendants for their release, after 9 years of imprisonment, was rejected by the Court without any justification.
Mr Alatas has informed the MEPs that the request made by the defendants for their release, after nine years of imprisonment, was rejected by the Court without any justification.
On these grounds, Leyla Zana and her colleagues have lodged a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights.
On these grounds, Leyla Zana and her colleagues have lodged a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Parliament passed several resolutions on the situation of human rights and democracy in Burma/Myanmar and in particular on the situation of Aung San Suu Kyi , Nobel Prize Winner and Sakharov Prize laureate of 1990.
The European Parliament passed several resolutions on the situation of human rights and democracy in Burma/Myanmar and in particular on the situation of Aung San Suu Kyi , Nobel Prize Winner and Sakharov Prize laureate of 1990.
Parliament considers Aung San Suu Kyi a prisoner of conscience who is being prosecuted for expressing her peaceful beliefs and continues to call for her immediate release and for the full exercise of her rights to be guaranteed.
Parliament considers Aung San Suu Kyi a prisoner of conscience who is being prosecuted for expressing her peaceful beliefs and continues to call for her immediate release and for the full exercise of her rights to be guaranteed.
After a long period under house arrest Aung San Suu Kyi was released for almost a year when she was arrested again on 31 May 2003.
After a long period under house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi was released for almost a year until she was arrested again on 31 May 2003.
Parliament considers Aung San Suu Kyi, the winner of the 1990 Burmese elections, the only legitimate elected leader of the Burmese people and insists that the military regime restore democracy and bring about national reconciliation by initiating a broad political dialogue and rapidly releasing all political prisoners.
Parliament considers Aung San Suu Kyi, the winner of the 1990 Burmese elections, the only legitimate elected leader of the Burmese people and insists that the military regime restore democracy and bring about national reconciliation by initiating a broad political dialogue and rapidly releasing all political prisoners.
In 2002, Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Mr Oswaldo José Payá Sardiñas from Cuba, 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.
In 2002, Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Mr Oswaldo José Payá Sardiñas from Cuba, 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.
Mr Payá was able to receive the prize personally, after joint efforts by President Cox, an EP delegation on mission in Cuba and diplomatic representatives.
Mr Payá was able to receive the prize personally, after joint efforts by President Cox, an EP delegation on mission in Cuba and diplomatic representatives.
Since the situation in Cuba deteriorated in March 2003 after the new wave of arrest of dissidents and the execution of three Cubans who were found guilty of a ferryboat highjack, the Foreign Affairs Committee tried twice, in September and December 2003, to invite Mr Payá in order to demonstrate solidarity with the Sakharov Prize laureate.
Since the situation in Cuba deteriorated in March 2003 after the new wave of arrests of dissidents and the execution of three Cubans who were found guilty of a ferryboat highjack, the Foreign Affairs Committee tried twice, in September and December 2003, to invite Mr Payá in order to demonstrate solidarity with the Sakharov Prize laureate.
The invitation followed debates in the EP about the human rights situation in Cuba P5_TA(2003)0374 adopted 4.9.2003, P5_TA(2003)0191 adopted 10.4.2003. and namely the "Sakharov Initiative" which has been supported by many MEPs.
The invitation followed debates in the EP about the human rights situation in Cuba P5_TA(2003)0374 adopted 4.9.2003, P5_TA(2003)0191 adopted 10.4.2003. and particularly the 'Sakharov Initiative', which has been supported by many MEPs.
In spite of many efforts made through different channels, Mr Payá was not authorised to leave the country.
In spite of many efforts made through different channels, Mr Payá was not authorised to leave the country.
Instead he sent a message to the European Parliament in which he expressed his thankfulness for the support he receives from Parliament for the Varela Project and for the attention paid to the development of the human rights situation in his country.
Instead he sent a message to the European Parliament in which he expressed his thankfulness for the support he receives from Parliament for the Varela Project and for the attention paid to the development of the human rights situation in his country.
The Parliament had condemned the numerous arrests, where over 70 human rights activists, members of the political opposition, intellectuals, independent journalists, Varela Project promoters and members of other groups supporting democracy in Cuba, and trade unionists have been imprisoned and called on the Cuban authorities to release those arrested immediately.
Parliament had condemned the numerous arrests, after which over 70 human rights activists, members of the political opposition, intellectuals, independent journalists, Varela Project promoters and members of other groups supporting democracy in Cuba, and trade unionists had been imprisoned and called on the Cuban authorities to release those arrested immediately.
P5_TA(2003)0191 adopted 10.4.2003, see also Council conclusions of 14 April 2003.
P5_TA(2003)0191 adopted 10.4.2003, see also Council conclusions of 14 April 2003.
The further deterioration in the Human Rights situation in Cuba affected the EU's relationship with Cuba.
The further deterioration in the human rights situation in Cuba affected the EU's relationship with Cuba.
On 16 May 2003, Cuba withdrew its application for membership of the Cotonou Agreement, after the Commission decided to suspend the accession negotiations with Cuba.
On 16 May 2003, Cuba withdrew its application for membership of the Cotonou Agreement, after the Commission decided to suspend the accession negotiations with Cuba.
In his letter, Mr Payá informed the Parliament, that in spite of the repression of March 2003, the political campaign for the Varela Project continued and thousands of citizens added their signature in support of the Referendum.
In his letter, Mr Payá informed Parliament that in spite of the repression of March 2003, the political campaign for the Varela Project continued and thousands of citizens had added their signature in support of the Referendum.
He confirmed that the Cuban government has not shown any will to bring about a change in the situation of human rights of Cuban people and in particular to more openness which is at the heart of the majority of Cubans.
He confirmed that the Cuban government has not shown any willingness to bring about a change in the human rights situation of Cuban people, in particular towards more openness, which the majority of Cubans desire.
Fortegnelse over beslutninger vedtaget af Europa-Parlamentet (artikel 50) mellem juli 1999 og marts 2003, som direkte eller indirekte vedrører menneskerettighedskrænkelser i verden:
List of resolutions adopted by the European Parliament (Rule 50) between July 1999 and March 2004, and relating directly or indirectly to human rights violations in the world:
Dato for vedtagelse af beslutningen
Date of adoption of resolution
DET VESTLIGE SAHARA
WESTERN SAHARA
TURKMENISTAN og CENTRALASIEN
TURKMENISTAN and CENTRAL ASIA
FORBUNDSREPUBLIKKEN JUGOSLAVIEN
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA
DEN RUSSISKE REPUBLIK TJETJENIEN
RUSSIAN REPUBLIC OF CHECHNYA
DEN RUSSISKE REPUBLIK DAGESTAN
RUSSIAN REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN
(Armenien, Aserbajdsjan og Georgien )
(Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia )
DE FORENEDE STATER
UNITED STATES
EU's rettigheder, prioriteter og henstillinger med henblik på samlinger i FN's Menneskerettighedskommission i Genève
EU's rights, priorities and recommendations for the session of the UN Commission on Human Rights in Geneva
(Modtagere af Sakharov-prisen)
(Sakharov Prize Laureates)
Handel med børn og børnesoldater
Trafficking in Children and Child Soldiers
Om handel med børn i Afrika (tvangsarbejde)
Forced Child Labour (Africa)
Europa-Parlamentets beslutning om tiårsdagen for konventionen om barnets rettigheder
European Parliament resolution on the 10th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Børn bortført af deres forældre
Children kidnapped by their parents
Racisme og fremmedhad
Racism and Xenophobia
2001 (verdenskonference om bekæmpelse af racisme)
2001 (World Conference against Racism)
Pressefrihed i hele verden
Press Freedom throughout the World
DAT0 FOR VEDTAGELSE
DATE OF ADOPTION
Anden fakultative protokol til den internationale konvention om borgerlige og politiske rettigheder med henblik på afskaffelse af dødsstraf
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty