A major human rights group has urged countries worldwide not to extradite individuals suspected of terrorist activities to their home countries where they may face torture. The Human Rights Watch, based in New York, stated in a new report released on Thursday that the United States, Canada, and several European countries have sought to extradite such suspects to countries accused of torturing prisoners. Egypt, the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Uzbekistan are among the countries alleged to torture their prisoners. According to Human Rights Watch, some courts in Canada and Europe have successfully prevented the extradition of such suspects, ruling that the assurances from the respective countries regarding the non-torture of suspects are insufficient. Human Rights Watch has also reminded governments worldwide that international law prohibits the extradition of prisoners to countries where there is a risk of torture, regardless of the nature and quality of the charges against them.
Risk of Torture for Terrorism Suspects if Returned to Their Home Countries
Human Rights Watch has called on countries not to extradite terrorism suspects to nations where they may face torture. The report highlights the involvement of the US, Canada, and European nations in seeking extraditions to countries like Egypt and Russia, known for human rights abuses. This issue raises significant concerns about international human rights standards and the treatment of suspects.
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📰 What Happened
Human Rights Watch urges against extraditing terrorism suspects to countries where they may face torture.
- Human Rights Watch announce countries worldwide
- courts in Canada and Europe prevent extradition of suspects
- Human Rights Watch remind governments worldwide
💡 Why It Matters
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Extraditing suspects to countries with torture risks undermines human rights.
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