Press releases in 2000

The human rights organisations will now consider the implications of the ruling and possible courses of action. 'We took action in court in an effort to ensure that all decisions in the extradition...

Robin Cook's statement that it is in Britain's national interest to promote freedom and democracy is an important acknowledgement of Britain's responsibilities in the world. The Foreign Secretary...

'The treason charges against the members of the CUF are politically motivated. There is no substance to the allegations of a violent conspiracy by the defendants to overthrow the Zanzibar government...

'The formation of a commission is opening a door to heal the wounds of the past,' the organisation said. 'But the families of the ' disappeared ', who have never known the fate of their loved ones...

The debate will be based on a report submitted by the Rapporteur of the Political Affairs Committee, Wolfgang Behrendt. The report condemns the persecution of dissidents and the apparent '...

'It is in the public interest to ensure that the procedure used to determine whether a person is fit to be extradited or to stand trial is conducted in a fair and transparent manner. We believe that...

'The crackdown on peaceful dissent in China is becoming harsher by the day. A weak and divided response from the international community is a disservice to the victims, since it allows Beijing to act...

Current laws and regulations do not provide for systematic end-use monitoring of UK arms exports so there is no guarantee of how they may be used. British Hawk jets were used to intimidate the East...

'At least nine Islamic Kurdish men have gone missing in recent months, revealing a disturbing pattern of abductions. These men were probably abducted for their religious and political beliefs,'...

As previously announced, the four organisations will also be presenting a full submission to the Home Secretary by the deadline of 5 pm on Tuesday 18th January. According to the Observer -- a British...