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- in Equatorial Guinea , where the sentencing of 68 opposition leaders to jail terms ranging from 6 to 20 years was a result of political trials that were internationally considered as unfair and in total disregard of the most fundamental rights of defence; OJ C 261 E, 30.10.2003, p.
- in Equatorial Guinea , where the sentencing of 68 opposition leaders to jail terms ranging from 6 to 20 years was a result of political trials that were internationally considered as unfair and in total disregard of the most fundamental rights of defence; OJ C 261 E, 30.10.2003, p.
- in Ethiopia , where 110 opposition politicians had been arrested, together with hundreds of students, and being kept in solitary confinement, among them Lidetu Ayalew, Secretary-General of the Ethiopian Democratic Party, the journalist Seifu Mekonen, and Professor Mesfin Woldemariam , founder and former President of the Ethiopia Human Rights Council, the country's first independent human rights organisation, and Dr Berhanu Nega , President of the non-governmental Ethiopian Economic Association, an eminent human rights activist; OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p.
- in Ethiopia , where 110 opposition politicians had been arrested, together with hundreds of students, and being kept in solitary confinement, among them Lidetu Ayalew, Secretary-General of the Ethiopian Democratic Party, the journalist Seifu Mekonen, and Professor Mesfin Woldemariam , founder and former President of the Ethiopia Human Rights Council, the country's first independent human rights organisation, and Dr Berhanu Nega , President of the non-governmental Ethiopian Economic Association, an eminent human rights activist; OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p.
- 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 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.
After three years' imprisonment under very harsh conditions, Mr Malainine was released on 24 August 2003;
After three years' imprisonment under very harsh conditions, Mr Malainine was released on 24 August 2003;
- in Togo, where Mr Yawovi Agboyibo, chairman of the Action Committee for Renewal, one of the main opposition groups, was sentenced to imprisonment for six months, on 3 August 2001, for attacking the honour of the Prime Minister, Parliament called on President Eyadema not to wait until Yawovi Agboyibo applies for a pardon before having him released, so as to demonstrate that the presidential alliance will allow the Togolese opposition to express itself fully and freely during the elections on 1 June 2003 OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p.
- in Togo, where Mr Yawovi Agboyibo, chairman of the Action Committee for Renewal, one of the main opposition groups, was sentenced to imprisonment for six months, on 3 August 2001, for attacking the honour of the Prime Minister, Parliament called on President Eyadema not to wait until Yawovi Agboyibo applies for a pardon before having him released, so as to demonstrate that the presidential alliance will allow the Togolese opposition to express itself fully and freely during the elections on 1 June 2003 OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p.
344, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
344, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
316. ; Yawovi Agboyibo was set free on 14 March 2002;
316. ; Yawovi Agboyibo was set free on 14 March 2002;
- in Zimbabwe, where the post-election period in 2000 was characterised by violence and persecution of political opponents, in particular the Movement for Democratic Change and its President, Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC Secretary-General, Welshman Ncube, and Renson Gasela, another senior member of MDC; Parliament condemned the sustained campaign of murder, violence, intimidation and harassment by President Mugabe and the ruling Zanu-PF Party against political opponents and insisted that the spurious and unsubstantiated charges against Mogan Tsvangirai, Welshman Ncube and Renson Gasela should be dropped and that the systematic violence and intimidation against opponents of the Mugabe regime must cease OJ C 343, 5.12.2001, p.
- in Zimbabwe, where the post-election period in 2000 was characterised by violence and persecution of political opponents, in particular the Movement for Democratic Change and its President, Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC Secretary-General, Welshman Ncube, and Renson Gasela, another senior member of MDC; Parliament condemned the sustained campaign of murder, violence, intimidation and harassment by President Mugabe and the ruling Zanu-PF Party against political opponents and insisted that the spurious and unsubstantiated charges against Mogan Tsvangirai, Welshman Ncube and Renson Gasela should be dropped and that the systematic violence and intimidation against opponents of the Mugabe regime must cease OJ C 343, 5.12.2001, p.
304, OJ C 180 E, 31.7.2003, p.
304, OJ C 180 E, 31.7.2003, p.
535, P5_TA(2003)0066 adopted 13.2.2003. ; on 11 August 2003, the Zimbabwean High Court ruled that opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai should be tried for treason , because state lawyers demonstrated that Tsvangirai may have plotted to kill President Mugabe in 2001; the court dismissed similar charges against Welshman Ncube and Renson Gasela;
535, P5_TA(2003)0066 adopted 13.2.2003. ; on 11 August 2003, the Zimbabwean High Court ruled that opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai should be tried for treason , because state lawyers demonstrated that Tsvangirai may have plotted to kill President Mugabe in 2001; the court dismissed similar charges against Welshman Ncube and Renson Gasela;
- in Moldova, where opposition leaders have disappeared under alarming circumstances, among them Vlad Cubreacov, Member of the Moldovan Parliament and of the Moldovan delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and one of the leading figures of the parliamentary opposition movement in Moldova OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p.
- in Moldova, where opposition leaders have disappeared under alarming circumstances, among them Vlad Cubreacov, Member of the Moldovan Parliament and of the Moldovan delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and one of the leading figures of the parliamentary opposition movement in Moldova OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p.
679. ; Vlad Cubreacov stood as a 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;
- in Tunisia, where Hamma Hammami, leader of the outlawed Communist Workers' Party, as well as Abdeljabar Madouri and Samir Taamallah , appeared before the Court of First Instance in Tunis on 2 February 2002 for a retrial after years of living in hiding; the European Parliament urged the Tunisian authorities to ensure that the current trial is conducted in full compliance with international legal standards and that the accused are afforded specific treatment to guarantee their safety, health and right of defence, which may entail their provisional release OJ C 47 E, 27.2.2003, p.
- in Tunisia, where Hamma Hammami, leader of the outlawed Communist Workers' Party, as well as Abdeljabar Madouri and Samir Taamallah , appeared before the Court of First Instance in Tunis on 2 February 2002 for a retrial after years of living in hiding; the European Parliament urged the Tunisian authorities to ensure that the current trial is conducted in full compliance with international legal standards and that the accused are afforded specific treatment to guarantee their safety, health and right of defence, which may entail their provisional release OJ C 47 E, 27.2.2003, p.
612. ; the Court of First Instance confirmed their initial sentence of nine years' imprisonment; the Appeal Court however reduced the length of imprisonment substantially; the proceedings of both courts were observed by international observers who considered that the trial did not conform to international standards.
612. ; the Court of First Instance confirmed their initial sentence of nine years' imprisonment; the Appeal Court however reduced the length of imprisonment substantially; the proceedings of both courts were observed by international observers who considered that the trial did not conform to international standards.
On 4 September 2002, Mr Hammami was released from prison.
On 4 September 2002, Mr Hammami was released from prison.
His wife, Ms Radhia Nasraoui, went on hunger strike some weeks prior to his release;
His wife, Ms Radhia Nasraoui, went on hunger strike some weeks prior to his release;
- in Pakistan, where in March 2001 the largest wave of arrests by the military authorities was directed against the political parties since the military took power in 1999 and where many civil rights activists were arrested, among them Nawadzada Nasrullah Khan, head of the Pakistan Democratic Party and chief of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy OJ C 21 E, 24.1.2002, p.
- in Pakistan, where in March 2001 the largest wave of arrests by the military authorities was directed against the political parties since the military took power in 1999 and where many civil rights activists were arrested, among them Nawadzada Nasrullah Khan, head of the Pakistan Democratic Party and chief of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy OJ C 21 E, 24.1.2002, p.
354. ; 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.
The European Parliament urged the Malaysian Government to abolish the ISA and to release immediately and unconditionally all prisoners of conscience detained under the ISA for exercising their right to legitimate political organisation and dissent, or to officially charge them and ensure that they are tried promptly and fairly OJ C 53 E, 28.2.2002, p.
The European Parliament urged the Malaysian Government to abolish the ISA and to release immediately and unconditionally all prisoners of conscience detained under the ISA for exercising their right to legitimate political organisation and dissent, or to officially charge them and ensure that they are tried promptly and fairly OJ C 53 E, 28.2.2002, p.
406, OJ C 261 E, 30.10.2003, p.
406, OJ C 261 E, 30.10.2003, p.
- 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 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.
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.
OJ C 343, 5.12.2001, p.
OJ C 343, 5.12.2001, p.
Over a number of years it has adopted many resolutions in particular on restrictions on and withholding 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 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.
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.
369, OJ C 87 E, 11.4.2002, p.
369, OJ C 87 E, 11.4.2002, p.
PEOPLE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
PEOPLE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
P5_TA-PROV(2003)0192 adopted 10.4.2003, OJ C 271 E, 12.11.2003, p.
P5_TA-PROV(2003)0192 adopted 10.4.2003, OJ C 271 E, 12.11.2003, p.
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.
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 reproaches the MEPs of 'simplifying thorny issues to the extreme' and making 'arbitrary judgments'.
The Egyptian Parliament reproaches the MEPs of 'simplifying thorny issues to the extreme' and making 'arbitrary judgments'.
SAKHAROV PRIZE LAUREATES
SAKHAROV PRIZE LAUREATES
OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
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 nine 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.
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.
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.
P5_TA(2003)0385 adopted 4.9.2003, P5_TA(2003)0272 adopted 5.6.2003, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
P5_TA(2003)0385 adopted 4.9.2003, P5_TA(2003)0272 adopted 5.6.2003, OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p.
317, OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p.
317, OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p.
681, P5_TA(2003)0104 adopted 13.3.2003, see also EU declaration of 30.5.2003 and Common position of 16.6.2003.
681, P5_TA(2003)0104 adopted 13.3.2003, see also EU declaration of 30.5.2003 and Common position of 16.6.2003.
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.
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 particularly 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.
Parliament expressed its commitment to strengthen and systematise contacts with former Sakharov Prize laureates with a view to guaranteeing the protective effect of the prize for laureates and monitoring the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the respective countries P5_TA-PROV(2003)0375, para 95, adopted 4.9.2003. .
Parliament expressed its commitment to strengthen and systematise contacts with former Sakharov Prize laureates with a view to guaranteeing the protective effect of the prize for laureates and monitoring the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the respective countries P5_TA-PROV(2003)0375, para 95, adopted 4.9.2003. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
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:
Racism and Xenophobia
Racism and Xenophobia
2000 / 16.03.2000 (European Union) /
2000 / 16.03.2000 (European Union) /
2000 (Candidate Countries) / 06.07.2000
2000 (Candidate Countries) / 06.07.2000
2001 (World Conference against Racism)
2001 (World Conference against Racism)
Resolutions related to the
Resolutions related to the
19 November 1998
19 November 1998
16 December 1999
16 December 1999
18 January 2001
18 January 2001
28 February 2002
28 February 2002
4 July 2002
4 July 2002
26 September 2002
26 September 2002
24 October 2002
24 October 2002
Resolutions on the EU's rights, priorities and recommendations for the sessions of the UN Commission on Human Rights
Resolutions on the EU's rights, priorities and recommendations for the sessions of the UN Commission on Human Rights
7 February 2002
7 February 2002
30 January 2003
30 January 2003
7. huhtikuuta 2004 LOPULLINEN A5-0271/2004 *
7 April 2004 FINAL A5-0271/2004 *
ehdotuksesta neuvoston päätökseksi sopimuksen tekemisestä Euroopan yhteisön ja Amerikan yhdysvaltojen välillä lentoyhtiöiden PNR-tietojen käsittelemisestä ja siirtämisestä Yhdysvaltojen sisäisen turvallisuuden ministeriön alaiselle tulli- ja rajavalvontalaitokselle
on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of PNR data by Air Carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Neuvosto kuuli 25. maaliskuuta 2004 päivätyllä kirjeellä Euroopan parlamenttia EY:n perustamissopimuksen 300 artiklan 3 kohdan ensimmäisen alakohdan mukaisesti ehdotuksesta neuvoston päätökseksi sopimuksen tekemisestä Euroopan yhteisön ja Amerikan yhdysvaltojen välillä lentoyhtiöiden PNR-tietojen käsittelemisestä ja siirtämisestä Yhdysvaltojen sisäisen turvallisuuden ministeriön alaiselle tulli- ja rajavalvontalaitokselle ( KOM(2004) 190 – 2004/0064(CNS)).
By letter of 25 March 2004 the Council consulted Parliament, pursuant to Article 300(3), first subparagraph of the EC Treaty, on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of PNR data by Air Carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection ( COM(2004) 190 – 2004/0064(CNS)).
Parlamentin puhemies ilmoitti istunnossa 29. maaliskuuta 2004 lähettäneensä kyseisen ehdotuksen asiasta vastaavaan kansalaisvapauksien ja -oikeuksien sekä oikeus- ja sisäasioiden valiokuntaan sekä lausuntoa varten ulkoasioiden, ihmisoikeuksien sekä yhteisen turvallisuuden ja puolustuspolitiikan valiokuntaan (C5‑0162/2004).
At the sitting of 29 March 2004 the President of Parliament announced that he had referred the proposal to the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs as the committee responsible and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy for its opinion (C5‑0162/2004).
Kansalaisvapauksien ja -oikeuksien sekä oikeus- ja sisäasioiden valiokunta nimitti kokouksessaan 19. toukokuuta 2004 esittelijäksi Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaakin.
The Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs appointed Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak rapporteur at its meeting of 19 May 2003.
Valiokunta käsitteli ehdotusta neuvoston päätökseksi ja mietintöluonnosta kokouksissaan 30. maaliskuuta 2004 ja 6. huhtikuuta 2004.
The committee considered the proposal for a Council decision and draft report at its meetings of 30 March 2004 and 6 April 2004.
Viimeksi mainitussa kokouksessa valiokunta hyväksyi luonnoksen lainsäädäntöpäätöslauselmaksi äänin 24 puolesta, 11 vastaan ja 2 tyhjää.
At the last meeting it adopted the draft legislative resolution by 24 votes to 11, with 2 abstentions.