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Amnesty International states its opinion about how to bring to justice those responsible for the crimes of 11 September, how to deal with abuses committed in Afghanistan, and how to address any abuses by US-led Coalition forces in Afghanistan. They offer latest information, a library of documents, press kit, and campaign information.
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers offers news, analysis and comments on the bills proposed by the United States Department of Justice after September 11.
US has been secretly sending prisoners suspected of al-Qaida connections to countries where torture during interrogation is legal. The Guardian, UK.
Full text of the document released on April 15., 2002 [html and pdf].
The US refuses to either charge or free those suspected of terrorism. The Guardian, UK.
The report documents human rights violations during 2001 all over the world, with a special focus on human rights restrictions and violations in the aftermath of September 11. Complete text and press information.
The Human Rights Watch world report 2002 warns that the anti-terror campaign led by the United States is inspiring opportunistic attacks on civil liberties around the world. Summary and complete text of the report.
Taping a bag over the heads of Afghan prisoners stops us feeling anything for them, so we can breakfast in peace. A comment by Terry Jones in the Observer, UK.
Commentary on the trials of american suspects presently held without charge. New York Times, US (free registration required).
Behzad Yaghmaian reports on anti-immigration measures in Europe in the aftermath of September 11. The Counterpunch, US.
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