Sweden: UN experts criticize refoulement to Egypt
The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) held that Sweden violated the principle of non refoulement by transferring to Egypt Mustafa Kamil Agiza who was suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The Committee said because the practice of torture is widespread in...Germany: Supreme Court confirms acquittal in 9/11 case
On 9 June the Supreme Court confirmed the acquittal of Abdelgheni Mzoudi, a Moroccan national and member of the so-called Hamburg cell surrounding Mohammed Atta, one of the 9/11 highjackers. Abdelgheni Mzoudi was charged with aiding in the preparation of the 9/11...
Russia : ICJ concerned over conviction of lawyer
The ICJ expressed concern today over the conviction of lawyer Mikhail Ivanovich Trepashkin to 2 years’ imprisonment for the illegal possession of a gun amidst allegations that the gun had been planted in his car.
Russian Federation: European Court rules on first Chechen cases
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