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Malaysia: Five men held without charge for four years under security law

Aug 8, 2005

On 25 July, Malaysia’s highest court dismissed an appeal to release five men suspected of terrorist activities. The men have been held without charge for four years under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The ISA allows for suspects to be held without trial for...

Thailand: Far-reaching emergency law enacted

Aug 8, 2005

On 15 July, following attacks in Southern Thailand, the Prime Minister enacted a new Emergency Decree and declared a state of emergency a few days later in three southern provinces. In a new report, “More power, less accountability: Thailand’s new emergency decree”,...

Malaysia: Royal Commission recommends revisions of Internal Security Act

Jun 8, 2005

The Royal Commission to Enhance the Operations and Management of the Royal Malaysia Police has recommended in a report released in May that the period of detention under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act (ISA) be reduced to avoid suspects being exposed to torture....

Thailand: Religious leaders accused of supporting terrorism

Apr 8, 2005

On 11 March, eight religious teachers from the south of Thailand accused of being members of the separatist group Beisan Revolusi Nasional Malayu Pattani were charged with treason, separatism and murder at the Bangkok Criminal Court. They pleaded not guilty. If...

Philippines: New counter-terrorism law proposed

Apr 8, 2005

Following bombings in Manila, Makati City and Davao on 14 February, the Government urged Congress to pass an anti-terrorism law. The proposed bill includes provisions on financing of terrorism, broadening powers of search and arrest, and increased surveillance...