February 2004
Rejection of Human Rights Advocates' Request to Attend Terrorists' Trial in Guantanamo - 2004-02-24
Human rights organizations have had their request to attend the trials of suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay denied by the U.S. Department of Defense. This…
Turkish Court Refuses to Release 4 Former Legislators
A Turkish court denied the release of four former legislators linked to separatist rebels for the eleventh time. They were originally sentenced in 1994, and…
Controversial Immigration Bill Passed by the Dutch House of Representatives - 2004-02-18
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a controversial immigration bill that could expel thousands of asylum seekers. While some long-term residents may gain residency,…
Donald Rumsfeld: The U.S. Has the Right to Detain Suspected Terrorists Without Trial
Donald Rumsfeld asserted the U.S. right to detain suspected terrorists without trial, suggesting indefinite imprisonment. He announced a commission to review Guantanamo detainees' cases, amid…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Legality of Security Barrier in West Bank - 2004-02-09
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of a security barrier in the West Bank, challenged by human rights groups for disrupting Palestinian lives.…