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Egypt: Essam Atta - Symbol of Security Services' Impunity

Essam Atta died under torture while detained in Tora Prison following an unfair trial before a military court. On 8 June 2013, General Prosecutor decided to close the investigation opened in Essam Atta's case, following a decision by the Cairo Court of Appeal to suspend the case.
14 Jun 2013
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Palestine: UN expert says Palestinian detainees suffer serious human rights violations committed by Israeli authorities

On 10 June 2013, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Mr Richard Falk, presented his report to the UN Human Rights Council.
12 Jun 2013
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Sudan: Authorities Must Release Detained Journalists Immediately and Investigate Violations

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Alkarama today condemned the Sudanese Authorities for continuing to detain two journalists, the photojournalist 'Ali Mustafa Muhammad al-Hajj, 34, and producer Yusuf Ibrahim, 43.
12 Jun 2013
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UAE: Drop charges against human rights activist Waleed Al-Shehhi

After Abdulhamid Al-Hadidi, Waleed Al-Shehhi is the second human rights activist to be arrested and charged for disseminating information on the hearings of the 'UAE94' trial through social networks.
11 Jun 2013
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Algeria: 18 years after her disappearance, where is Dhahbia Bouaicha?

Today, 11 June 2013, marks the anniversary of Dhahbia Bouaicha's disappearance. Exactly 18 years ago, this 51 year-old mother was abducted by military officers at her sister's house, in Setif, East Algeria. Since this day, her children remain unaware of her whereabouts.
Dhahbia Bouaicha used to live in Rafsa, Salah Bey, in Setif wilaya.
11 Jun 2013
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Yemen/USA: Investigate execution of four civilians in US airstrike on Wussab

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On 17 April 2013 at 8.30 pm, two violent explosions from missiles fired by U.S. drones were heard in the village of Midhlib, Dhamar district, 150 km south of Sana'a. Four Yemeni civilians aged between 20 and 40, traveling in a 4x4 vehicle, were killed.
11 Jun 2013
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UAE: Adoption of UPR Outcome at UN Human Rights Council

Statement delivered under Item 6 by Amman Center for Human Rights Studies in collaboration with Alkarama Foundation

We welcome the adoption of the outcome of the UPR of the United Arab Emirates, which reflected many important recommendations to address human rights concerns in the country.

In particular, we commend the UAE's accession to the UN Convention against Torture, in reflection of recommendations made during its first UPR. We therefore encourage the UAE to provide its initial periodic report as due, in August 2013.

07 Jun 2013
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Egypt : Torture in police stations continuing in climate of impunity

Alkarama is deeply concerned by the continuing prevalence of torture in Egyptian police stations and the increase of deaths as a result of torture. This trend demonstrates the lack of political will to honor the pledges made by the Egyptian authorities following the revolution to put an end to this practice and hold the perpetrators accountable.

Sameh Ahmad Faraj – Dead as a result of torture in police station

07 Jun 2013
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Yemen : Release of 17 Young 'Revolutionaries' Arrested following the Attack against former President Saleh

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Seventeen young 'revolutionaries' were finally released from Sanaa central prison yesterday morning following 3 weeks of hunger strike which they undertook in protest at their almost 2-year arbitrary detention.
07 Jun 2013
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Syria: UN Commission of Inquiry presents latest report, repeating serious concerns and highlighting the need of documentation and referral to justice

The latest report of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria, released on 4 June 2013, emphasized that war crimes and severe human rights violations are perpetrated both by Government forces as well as armed opposition groups in a context of international race for weapons delivery.
06 Jun 2013
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