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AI Urgent Actions

April 1996

AI Urgent Actions: April 1996 AI Index: DOC 34/05/96

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BURUNDI AI Index: AFR 16/06/96

Network: UA-88/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 April 1996 Title:Burundi: fear for safety: Felix Nzitibanje Abstract:The above has not been seen since 23 February 1996 when he was abducted possibly

by a militia with the collusion of members of the security forces and other government officials.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / TEACHERS /

BURUNDI AI Index: AFR 16/07/96 Network: UA-90/96 Pages: 1 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Burundi: Fear of torture and ill-treatment: Michel Nziguheba Abstract:AI fears the above who has not been seen since his arrest may be facing ill-treatment

or torture. He has not been officially charged and his place of detention is unknown.

Keywords:DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / JOURNALISTS /

CAMEROON AI Index: AFR 17/01/96 Network: UA-94/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Cameroon: Fear of torture /legal concern: More than 40 members of the

Social Democratic Front (SDF) Abstract:Lawrence Chimasa, Charles Nkwanyuo and others: More than 40 members of the

principal opposition political party, the Social Democratic Front (SDF) have been arrested and detained. None is known to have been charged with any offence and AI belives that most are prisoners of conscience. There is also concern for their physical well-being.

Keywords:DEMONSTRATIONS / DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / OPPOSITION

POLITICIANS / POSSIBLE POC / UNLAWFUL DETENTION /

CONGO AI Index: AFR 22/01/96 Network: UA-106/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Congo: Fear for safety: Emmanuel Cole Abstract:The above, president of the Association of Refugees in Congo, received death threats

from a member of the Department for the Surveillance of the Territory, on 30 March 1996. He had already been harassed and arrested, allegedly for criticizing Congolese authorities and the UNHCR.


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Keywords:ATTEMPTED KILLING / HARASSMENT / REFUGEE WORKERS / REFUGEES / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

GAMBIA AI Index: AFR 27/05/96 Network: UA-84/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Gambia: "disappearance" /prisoner of conscience: Lamin Waa Juwara Abstract:The above has not been seen since he was arrested around 11 February 1996, his fifth

arrest since November 1994. Keywords:BANNING / DISAPPEARANCES / PARLIAMENTARIANS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

NIGERIA AI Index: AFR 44/07/96 Network: UA-103/96 Pages: 2 Date: 16 April 1996 Title:Nigeria: Fear of ill-treatment /legal concern /prisoners of conscience/fear of

further arbitrary arrests Abstract:Anyakwee Nsirimovu and at least 18 supporters of the Movement for the Survival of

the Ogoni People (MOSOP): Tulee Gokana, Tonny Goddy, Kpoobari Deeker, Yaayaa Sigalo, Bariaalo Kpoora, Barida Biee, Sunday Torbel, Joseph Deekor, Hawkin Poronen, Adolphus Gbarabe, Barinem Zighakol, Josephine Zighakol, Tembari Mene Gbigha, John Baaba, Chief Sunday Legbara, Mrs Mercy Legbara, Bariture Legbara: Reportedly at least 19 people in Port Harcourt and Ogoniland have been detained to prevent them from providing information about human rights violations to UN representatives. AI fears that the detainees may be at risk of ill-treatment. Anyakwee Nsirimovu, director of the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, apparently remains in detention, uncharged and at an unknown location.

Keywords:AGED / DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES /

PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

RWANDA AI Index: AFR 47/04/96 Network: UA-91/96 Pages: 1 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Rwanda: Fear for safety /fear of ill-treatment: Joseph Ruyenzi Abstract:The above was arrested by soldiers on 29 March 1996. AI is concerned for his health

and safety in the context of a pattern of government victimization of journalists in Rwanda

Keywords:BROADCASTERS / JOURNALISTS / MILITARY /


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ZAIRE AI Index: AFR 62/03/96 Network: UA-56/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Zaire: further information on: torture /legal concern and new: medical

concern Abstract:Malira Kabuya, Byamungu Kahima, Ndasimwa Malira, Bonane: AI has learned that the

above are being held at the military procuracy of Goma Garrison and are in very poor health.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / PRISON CONDITIONS /

ZAMBIA AI Index: AFR 63/04/96 Network: UA-76/96 Pages: 1 Date: 28 March 1996 Title:Zambia: further information on: fear for safety /prisoners of conscience Abstract:Fred M'membe, editor in chief of The Post, Bright Mwape, managing editor of The

Post: the above were released on 27 March after the Zambian government granted a writ of habeas corpus.

Keywords:EDITORS / HABEAS CORPUS / JOURNALISTS / RELEASE /

BAHAMAS AI Index: AMR 14/04/96 Network: EXTRA-62/95 Pages: 1 Date: 26 March 1996 Title:Bahamas: further information on: death penalty Abstract:Dwayne McKinney, Cyril Darville: AI has learned that Dwayne McKinney is scheduled

to be executed on 28 March 1996. Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE /

BAHAMAS AI Index: AMR 14/05/96 Network: EXTRA-62/95 Pages: 1 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Bahamas: further information on: death penalty Abstract:Dwayne McKinney and new name: Ricardo Farrington: AI has learned that Dwayne

McKinney was hanged on 28 March 1996. Ricardo Farrington is scheduled to be executed on 9 April 1996.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / EXECUTION /


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BAHAMAS AI Index: AMR 14/06/96 Network: EXTRA-62/95 Pages: 1 Date: 9 April 1996 Title:Bahamas: further information on: death penalty: Ricardo Farrington Abstract:The above, who was scheduled to be executed on 9 April 1996, has been granted an

eight-day stay of execution pending a further appeal on his behalf. Keywords:STAY OF EXECUTION /

BELIZE AI Index: AMR 16/01/96 Network: EXTRA-71/94 Pages: 1 Date: 1 April 1996 Title:Belize: further information on: death penalty Abstract:Alfred Codrington, Lindsberth Logan, Nicolas Antonio Guevara: Lindsberth Logan,

sentenced to be executed with the two men above, has recently had his conviction for murder quashed. All three cases are currently pursuing appeals processes.

Keywords:COMMUTATION / DEATH SENTENCE /

BOLIVIA AI Index: AMR 18/03/96 Network: UA-99/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Bolivia: Medical concern /legal concern Abstract:Mario Andrade Penaloza, 23 student, Adrian Monzon Jimenez, 30 driver:

Seventy-eight men, arrested following a trade union demonstration in La Paz on 2 April 1996, are being held in conditions that may constitute ill-treatment. There is concern for the health of the two above mentioned, who sustained head injuries at the time of their arrest.

Keywords:DEMONSTRATIONS / DRIVERS / ILL-HEALTH / MASS ARREST / PRISON CONDITIONS / STUDENTS /

TRADE UNIONISTS /

BOLIVIA AI Index: AMR 18/04/96 Network: UA-99/96 Pages: 1 Date: 16 April 1996 Title:Bolivia: Further information on medical concern /legal concern Abstract:Mario Andrade Penaloza, 23 student, Adrian Monzon Jimenez, 30 driver: The Bolivian

press has reported that 72 of the 78 men detained following demonstrations on 12 April 1996 have been released. Six men are still detained and AI has no information regarding their names or detention conditions.

Keywords:DEMONSTRATIONS / DRIVERS / ILL-HEALTH / RELEASE / STUDENTS / TRADE UNIONISTS /


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BOLIVIA AI Index: AMR 18/05/96 Network: UA-104/96 Pages: 2 Date: 16 April 1996 Title:Bolivia: Fear for safety /legal concern Abstract:Alejo Veliz, Luis Garcia, Andres Chavez, Nelson Rodriguez, Carmen Rojas (f), Nancy

Teran (f), Sonia Ayala (f), Nicolas Quiroga Armiento, Miguel Mamani Fernandez: AI fears for the safety of four trade unionists whose whereabouts are unknown after having been arrested without warrants. A further 15 people are being detained without charge, apparently for their participation in a trade union demonstration.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / DEMONSTRATIONS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / PEASANTS /

TEACHERS / TRADE UNIONISTS /

BRAZIL AI Index: AMR 19/16/96 Network: UA-107/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Brazil: Possible extrajudicial executions /fear for safety: Landless peasants

in Para state Abstract:A confrontation between Para state military police and a demonstration of landless

peasants (connected to the Movement for Landless Rural Workers) is reported to have left at least 20 peasants dead and 40 people wounded, including five policemen. AI is concerned for the safety of those demonstrators who remain unaccounted for.

Keywords:DEMONSTRATIONS / EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / LAND PROBLEMS / PEASANTS /

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/19/96 Network: UA-87/96 Pages: 2 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Colombia: Apparent extrajudicial executions /fear for safety Abstract:Marceliano Arango Alfaro, aged 42, carpenter, Gilberto Arbelaez Jimenez, aged 50:

inhabitants of Bodega Central, department of Bolivar and Loma de Corredor, department of Cesar: the apparent extrajudicial executions by paramilitaries of the above have raised serious concerns for the safety of others in that community. At least one of those killed was reported to have been on a paramilitary death list.

Keywords:ARTISANS / EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / PARAMILITARIES /


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COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/20/96 Network: UA-93/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Colombia: "Disappearance" /fear for safety: Rito Sobricama Abstract:AI is seriously concerned for the safety of the above who has not been seen since he

was abducted, in circumstances suggesting possible involvement of members of the security forces, on 1 April 1996.

Keywords:COMMUNITY LEADERS / DISAPPEARANCES / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES /

CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/17/96 Network: UA-85/96 Pages: 1 Date: 28 March 1996 Title:Cuba: medical concern /prisoners of conscience Abstract:Roberto Lopez Montanes, 43, member of unofficial group belonging to Concilio

Cubano, Juan Francisco Monzon Oviedo, member of the National Coordinating Council of Concilio Cubano: AI is concerned for the health of Roberto Lopez Montanes who is said to have had two heart attacks prior to his arrest on 23 February 1996. There is also concern that Juan Francisco Monzon Oviedo was sentenced to 6 months in jail on charges of "illegal association" following a summary trial on 21 March.

Keywords:HUNGER-STRIKE / ILL-HEALTH / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / TRIALS /

CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/18/96 Network: UA-08/96 Pages: 2 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Cuba: further information on: arbitrary detention /harassment Abstract:Dr Leonel Morejon Almagro, lawyer and national organizer of Concilio Cubano,

Lazaro Gonzalez Valdes, deputy national organizer of Concilio Cubano, Rafael Solano, director of Habana Press, member group of Concilio Cubano, Eugenio Rodriguez Chaple, president of the Bloque Democratico Jose Marti, member group of Concilio Cubano: the first two named above have been transferred to separate prisons to serve their sentences. The other two remain in detention in Havana. AI believes the men to be prisoners of conscience. Members of Rafael Solano's family have received several anonymous threatening phone calls.

Keywords:DIRECTORS / FAMILIES / HARASSMENT / LAWYERS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF

CONSCIENCE / TRIALS /


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CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/21/96 Network: UA-443/94 Pages: 1 Date: 10 April 1996 Title:Cuba: Further information on: death penalty /health concern Abstract:Humberto Real Suarez, Miguel Diaz Bousa, Jesus Rojas, Armando Sosa, Jose Falcon,

Lazaro Gonzalez Caballero, Pedro Guisado: The above, members of a Cuban exile group based in Miami, were charged with the murder of Arcelio Rodriguez Garcia during an alleged attempt to infiltrate Cuba from abroad in 1994. The prosecution is asking for the death sentence for Humberto Real Suarez and 30 years' imprisonment for the others. The trial is expected to be in the very near future.

Keywords:DEATH PENALTY / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS /

CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/22/96 Network: UA-08/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 April 1996 Title:Cuba: further information on: arbitrary detention /harassment Abstract:Dr Leonel Morejon Almagro, lawyer and national organizer of Concilio Cubano,

Lazaro Gonzalez Valdes, deputy national organizer of Concilio Cubano, Rafael Solano, director of Habana Press, member group of Cocilio Cubano, Eugenio Rodriguez Chaple, president of the Bloque Democratico Jose Marti, a member group of Concilio Cubano; new names: Cecilio Monteagudo, member of Movimiento Cubano Reflexion and Alberto Perera Martinez, leader of Comite Paz, Progreso y Libertad, both member groups of Concilio Cubano: Rafael Solano, Eugenio Rodriguez Chaple and Alberto Perera Martinenz were released pending trial. They are facing charges of "associating with others to commit a crime" and "dangerousness".

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / TRIALS /

EL SALVADOR AI Index: AMR 29/05/96 Network: UA-06/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 April 1996 Title:El Salvador: further information on: death threats /fear for safety Abstract:Adrian Esquino Lisco and his family, Maximiliano Bran Garcia, Antonio Armando

Perez Arias, Rafael Arturo Perez Arias and new names: relatives of Margarito Esquino, relatives of Maria Coralia Santos Mendez (f): Deaths threats against Adrian Esquino Lisco, spiritual chief of the Nahuat, Mayan and Lenca indigenous community and other members of the Salvadorean National Indigenous Association and their relatives have continued unabated. Antonio Armando and Rafael Arturo Perez Arias were released on 19 March 1996.

Keywords:COMMUNITY LEADERS / FAMILIES / HARASSMENT / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / LAND PROBLEMS /

RELEASE /

GUATEMALA AI Index: AMR 34/11/96


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Network: UA-30/95 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Guatemala: Further information on fear for safety Abstract:Amilcar Mendez Urizar, Tomasa Micaela Mateo Taquiej (f), 17-year-old daughter of the

above. AI is concerned about continuing threats and harassment against Amilcar Mendez Urizar, parliamentary representative of the "New Guatemala" Democratic Front and founder member of the Council of Ethnic Communities "We are all equal" and his family. His daughter was reportedly blindfolded and forced to drink an unspecified drug by four heavily armed men who had broken into the family house and was later found unconscious and undressed.

Keywords:FAMILIES / HARASSMENT / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / JUVENILES / PARLIAMENTARIANS / WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/16/96 Network: UA-95/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Mexico: Fear for safety Abstract:Gina Batista (f), Jose Luis Robledo (m), Sonia Lara (f): On 26 March 1996, Gina Batista,

a reporter and TV program director survived unharmed after she was shot at by unidentified individuals. On the same day, Jose Luis Robledo and Sonia Lara reportedly received up to 10 anonymous telephone calls threatening them with death for their activities on behalf of neighbours' rights in Mexico City.

Keywords:ATTEMPTED KILLING / COMMUNITY WORKERS / HARASSMENT / JOURNALISTS / WOMEN

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/17/96 Network: UA-97/96 Pages: 2 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Mexico: Fear for safety Abstract:Teresa Jardi (f), Hector Gutierrez Ugalde (m), Julian Andrade Jardi (m): On 4 April 1996,

Dr Teresa Jardi received anonymous threats. This is the latest incident among several affecting her, her son, Dr Julian Andrade Jardi, and Hector Gutierrez. AI is deeply concerned for their safety.

Keywords:HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS / LAWYERS / WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/18/96 Network: UA-102/96 Pages: 2 Date: 16 April 1996 Title:Mexico: Possible extrajudicial execution /fear for safety Abstract:Marcos Olmedo Gutierrez, Luis Cortez Salas, Pablo Artista Meja, Gregorio Vidal

Juarez, Remedios Ortiz Fernandez (f), Miguel Angel Delgado Vargas, Ignacio Cortez, Elia Aguilar Rios (f), Luis Mendoza Cruz, Juan Cruz Suarez: AI is concerned about the reported extrajudicial killing of Marcos Olmedo Gutierrez, the


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wounding of at least nine people named above and for the safety of 34 arrested members of the indigenous peasants' organization Committee of Tepoztecan Unity (CUT) who are reportedly held at the dependencies of the Judicial Police of Morelos.

Keywords:ATTEMPTED KILLING / DEMONSTRATIONS / EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES /

LAND PROBLEMS / MASS ARREST / PEASANTS / WOMEN /

PERU AI Index: AMR 46/11/96 Network: EXTRA-31/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Peru: further information on: fear of torture /prisoner of conscience

/arbitrary detention: Magna de la Cruz Vasquez Abstract:The above, a social worker and a prisoner of conscience, was acquitted by a High

Court and released on 3 April 1996. Keywords:PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / RELEASE / SOCIAL WORKERS / WOMEN /

PERU AI Index: AMR 46/12/96 Network: UA-168/95 Pages: 2 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Peru: Further information on fear for safety: Dr Gloria Cano Legua (f) Abstract:Dr Gloria Cano Legua, a human rights lawyer acting for a survivor of the Barrios

Altos massacre in 1991, has received further threats and AI fears for her safety. Keywords:HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / LAWYERS / WOMEN /

USA AI Index: AMR 51/31/96 Network: EXTRA-45/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 April 1996 Title:USA (Nevada): further information on: death penalty: Richard Allen Moran Abstract:AI regrets that the above was executed as scheduled in Nevada on 30 March 1996. Keywords:EXECUTION /


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USA AI Index: AMR 51/32/96 Network: EXTRA-50/96 Pages: 2 Date: 3 April 1996 Title:USA (Delaware): Death penalty: James B. Clark Abstract:The above, a white man, is scheduled to be executed in Delaware on 19 April 1996. He

has chosen to abandon his legal appeals and allow the state to carry out his execution.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE /

USA AI Index: AMR 51/34/96 Network: EXTRA-50/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:USA (Delaware): further information on death penalty: James B. Clark Abstract:The above was executed as scheduled on 19 April 1996 in Delaware. Keywords:EXECUTION /

USA AI Index: AMR 51/38/96 Network: EXTRA-55/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 April 1996 Title:USA (Georgia): Death penalty: Ellis Wayne Felker Abstract:The above is scheduled to be executed in Georgia on 2 May 1996 after having been

sentenced to death in 1983. Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE /

VENEZUELA AI Index: AMR 53/01/96 Network: UA-108/96 Pages: 2 Date: 22 April 1996 Title:Venezuela: Arbitrary arrest /fear of torture /harassment Abstract:Antonio Espinoza, David Capielo, a human rights activist, Daisamir Capielo (f), aged

12, Juan Carlos Corro, a student leader: AI fears for the safety of Antonio Espinoza and Juan Carlos Corro. They are being held incommunicado by the Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services (DISIP). The DISIP also raided the house of David Capielo without a court order and interrogated his 12-year-old daughter. There is concern for their safety also.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CHILDREN / COMMUNITY LEADERS / ENGINEERS / HARASSMENT / HUMAN

RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / WOMEN /


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MYANMAR AI Index: ASA 16/12/96 Network: UA-01/96 Pages: 2 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Myanmar: further information on: ill-treatment /health concern / legal

concern Abstract:U Win Tin, prisoner of conscience, Myo Myint Nyein, magazine editor, Ba Myo Thein,

civil servant, Soe Myint, Dr. Zaw Myint, NLD MP-elect, dentist, Lu Baun Thein aka Johnny, Win Thein, Sein Hlaing, writer, Aung Myo Tint, Lwin Oo, Kyi Pe Kyaw, Aung Kyo Soe, Zaw Tun, ABSDF, Hla Than, NLD MP-elect, Soe Htet Khaing, Tint San, student union chairperson, Myint Thaung, Htay Win Aung, Bo Bo Oo, ABSDF, Yin Htway, Myat Tun, NLD: AI is concerned about the sentencing on 28 March 1996 of 21 political prisoners to additional long terms of imprisonment. There is concern that the prisoners have been punished for passing information to the UN. It is not known whether their prison conditions have improved.

Keywords:CIVIL SERVANTS / DENTISTS / DOCTORS / EDITORS / ILL-HEALTH / LAWYERS / LONG-TERM

IMPRISONMENT / PARLIAMENTARIANS / POLITICAL PRISONERS / PRISON CONDITIONS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / WRITERS /

MYANMAR AI Index: ASA 16/13/96 Network: UA-01/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 April 1996 Title:Myanmar: further information on: ill-treatment /health concern / legal

concern Abstract:Dr Khin Zaw Win, POC, Saw Naing Naing, member of parliament-elect, Monywa Tin

Shwe, lawyer; new names: Htay Aung, Mya Win, member of parliament-elect: The above are still being held in tiny military dog cells at Insein Prison in Yangon.

Keywords:LAWYERS / PARLIAMENTARIANS / PRISON CONDITIONS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/15/96 Network: EXTRA-38/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 March 1996 Title:India: further information on: prisoner of conscience /fear for safety and

new concern: possible extrajudicial execution: Jalil Andrabi Abstract:The body of Jalil Andrabi, Chairman of the Kashmir Commission of Jurists and

prominent human rights activist, was found in the Jhelum river on 27 March 1996. The Indian authorities have denied any involvement in his abduction, despite reports that he was detained by members of the Rashtriya Rifles.

Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / LAWYERS / PHOTOGRAPHERS / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL

EXECUTION / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

INDONESIA AI Index: ASA 21/18/96 Network: UA-75/96 Pages: 1


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Date: 9 April 1996 Title:Indonesia: Further information on fear of torture: 39 stilll detained after riots

in Irian Jaya. Abstract:39 people have been accused of instigating last month's riots in Abepura, Irian Jaya. It

is unclear if they are being held incommunicado and there is concern that they may be at risk of torture or ill-treatment.

Keywords:CIVIL UNREST / MASS ARREST / STUDENTS /

NEPAL AI Index: ASA 31/06/96 Network: EXTRA-41/96 Pages: 1 Date: 26 March 1996 Title:Nepal: further information on: arbitrary detention /ill-treatment: Abstract:14 Tibetans: Youdon,f,38, Bakar,f,27, Sonam,f,26, Norbu Tsering, Sonam,m,35,

Sonam,m,18, Lhundup Gyatso,m,20, Tenzin Jampel,m,21, Thubten Kelsang,m,22, Pema Gyalpo,m,35, Namgyal Dorje,m,28, Thubten,m,25, Tenzin Gelek,m,19, Lhundup Tenzin,m,26 and five AI membe rs: all the above have now been released.

Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / REFUGEES / RELEASE / WOMEN /

PAPUA NEW GUINEA AI Index: ASA 34/02/96 Network: UA-44/95 Pages: 1 Date: 15 April 1996 Title:Papua New Guinea: further information on: death penalty: Charles Ombusu Abstract:The death sentence against the above was lifted on 2 April 1996, following the

overturning of his conviction for wilful murder and rape. He remains in detention pending a decision on a retrial and on whether the two cases should be heard separately.

Keywords:COMMUTATION /

PHILIPPINES AI Index: ASA 35/02/96 Network: UA-40/96 Pages: 1 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Philippines: further information on: death penalty: President Ramos signs

lethal injection bill into law Abstract:On 20 March President Fidel Ramos signed into law a bill which provides for

execution by lethal injection. Keywords:DEATH PENALTY / LEGISLATION /

SINGAPORE AI Index: ASA 36/03/96 Network: EXTRA-53/96


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Pages: 1 Date: 15 April 1996 Title:Singapore: Imminent execution: John Martin Abstract:The above, a British national, is due to be executed at dawn on 19 April 1996. He was

sentenced to death for the murder of a South African tourist and has decided not to appeal against the sentence.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / FOREIGN NATIONALS /

SINGAPORE AI Index: ASA 36/04/96 Network: EXTRA-53/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Singapore: Further information on imminent execution: John Martin Abstract:The above was executed as scheduled on 19 April 1996. Keywords:EXECUTION / FOREIGN NATIONALS /

SRI LANKA AI Index: ASA 37/06/96 Network: UA-86/96 Pages: 1 Date: 28 March 1996 Title:Sri Lanka: "disappearance": Kanapathipillai Satheesh Kumar Abstract:The above, a Tamil from Jaffna, has "disappeared" after having being arrested by

members of the army on 7 March 1996. He was last seen in army custody on 11 March.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / MILITARY / MINORITIES /

SRI LANKA AI Index: ASA 37/07/96 Network: UA-86/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Sri Lanka: Further information on: "disappearance": Kanapathipillai

Satheesh Kumar Abstract:The above was released on 29 March 1996. Keywords:MILITARY / MINORITIES / REAPPEARANCE / RELEASE /


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TAIWAN AI Index: ASA 38/04/96 Network: UA-76/95 Pages: 1 Date: 10 April 1996 Title:Taiwan (Republic of China): Further information on: death penalty / legal

concern /fear of imminent execution Abstract:Su Chien-ho, Liu Ping-lang, Chuang Lin-hsiung: The above remain under sentence of

death, despite widespread concern that they were convicted unfairly, on the basis of confessions extracted under torture. The three men had been sentenced in February 1995 on charges of robbery, rape and murder.

Keywords:CONFESSIONS / DEATH SENTENCE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES AI Index: EUR 04/02/96 Network: UA-101/96 Pages: 2 Date: 15 April 1996 Title:Russia/Azerbaijan: Fear of forcible repatriation /fear for safety / death

penalty Abstract:Rahim Hasan oglu Qaziyev and Ayaz Mutalibov: The above, former Minister of

Defence and former President of Azerbaijan respectively, both living in political exile in Moscow, are facing imminent and forcible repatriation after being arrested in Russia at the request of the Azerbaijani authorities.

Keywords:POLITICIANS / REFOULEMENT /

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES AI Index: EUR 04/03/96 Network: UA-101/96 Pages: 1 Date: 17 April 1996 Title:Russia/Azerbaijan: Further information on fear of forcible repatriation /fear

for safety /death penalty Abstract:Rahim Hasan oglu Qaziyev and Ayaz Mutalibov: The first, former Minister of Defence

of Azerbaijan, was forcibly repatriated to Azerbaijan on 16 April 1996. AI is appealing to the President of Azerbaijan to commute Qaziyev's death sentence. The latter, former President of Azerbaijan, is reportedly held in the medical ward of a detention centre in Moscow, after suffering heart problems.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / ILL-HEALTH / POLITICIANS / REFOULEMENT /

ROMANIA AI Index: EUR 39/05/96 Network: EXTRA-36/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Romania: Further information on fear of imminent refoulement Abstract:Bassam Muhammed Shaker, Iraqi Shia', asylum-seeker, Hussain Kamil, Syrian

asylum-seeker: Bassam Muhammed Shaker, an Iraqi asylum-seeker detained in


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Romania, was released on 12 March 1996 in Otopeni Airport, to enable him to present his application for refugee status.

Keywords:FOREIGN NATIONALS / REFUGEES / RELEASE /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/44/96 Network: UA-22/96 Pages: 1 Date: 26 March 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear for safety Abstract:Esref Yasa, Kurd, aged 33; new names: M.Siddik Yasa, Hikmet Yasa, Seymus Yasa,

Faik Yasa, and another: on 24 March M.Siddik Yasa, Hikmet Yasa, Seymus Yasa and the driver of the car were detained at a security checkpoint. On the same day Faik Yasa was detained at his home and later taken away by security forces. All are relatives of Esref Yasa. AI fears for their safety.

Keywords:FAMILIES / MINORITIES /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/45/96 Network: EXTRA-15/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear for safety /fear of torture Abstract:Mehemt Kambur, headman of Guvenkaya village, Huseyin Polat, Mustafa Doganer,

Guzel Polat, Ibrahim Erdogan, Hasan Erdogan, Riza Ates, Bayram Gungoz plus an unknown number of villagers from Guvenkaya; Mehmet Ali Dogan, Ali Karakoc, minibus driver, Nuri Yildirim, aged 60, Resit Coskin, aged 60, Davut Keskin, aged 20, Battal Ozkan, Sukru Kaya, Huseyin Akkaya, Mustafa Poyraz: All the villagers named above have been released. Some detainees have alleged that they were tortured or ill-treated in custody.

Keywords:RELEASE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/46/96 Network: EXTRA-22/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture Abstract:Mahmut Senturk, Devrim Senturk, Huseyin Yucedag, aged 35: the detention of the

above has been acknowledged by the authorities and they have now been formally arrested.

Keywords:ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DETENTION /

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Title:Turkey: further information on: fear of torture: Teyfik Eren Abstract:The above has been released. Keywords:EDITORS / RELEASE /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/48/96 Network: EXTRA-14/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear for safety /fear of torture Abstract:Ayse Aslan (f), Muhabet Aslan (f), aged 12: the detention of the above has been

acknowledged and they have been formally arrested. Keywords:ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DETENTION / CHILDREN / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/49/96 Network: EXTRA-48/96 Pages: 1 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Turkey: fear of torture /possible prisoner of conscience: Huseyin Umit Abstract:Lawyer Huseyin Umit was detained on 29 March 1996. AI fears that he may be

interrogated under torture and is concerned that he may be a prisoner of conscience.

Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS / LAWYERS / POSSIBLE POC /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/50/96 Network: EXTRA-48/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 April 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear of torture /possible prisoner of

conscience: Huseyin Umit Abstract:AI has learned that the above was released on 29 March 1996. Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS / LAWYERS / RELEASE /


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TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/51/96 Network: EXTRA-142/95 Pages: 1 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Turkey: further information: fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: new

concern: possible extrajudicial execution Abstract:Suleyman Seyhan, a Kurd aged 58, Nedim Akkoyun, shepherd boy aged 12, Davut

Altinkaynak, shepherd boy aged 12, Seyhan Dogan, shepherd boy aged 13, Abdurrahman Coskun, aged 18 (note: corrected age), Abdurrahman Olcay, student aged 19, Mehmet Emin Aslan, aged about 25 (note: corrected age): on 6 March 1996 the body of Suleyman Seyhan was found. Following a security operation in the Dargecit area 100 villagers were reportedly detained and included the detention of those named above.

Keywords:CHILDREN / DISAPPEARANCES / FARM WORKERS / JUVENILES / MILITARY / MINORITIES /

PHOTOGRAPHS / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / STUDENTS /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/52/96 Network: UA-92/96 Pages: 2 Date: 3 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of torture /fear of disappearance Abstract:Gevher Toprak (f), aged 16, Edibe Toprak (f), aged 47, Leyla Saskin (f) aged 13, Vildan

Umur (f), aged 14, Ayser Umur (f), aged 16, Sabriye (f), aged 53, Cicek Eren (f), aged 30, Abdullah Saskin, aged 60, Fadil Eren, aged 57, Seymus Nakci, aged 23: On 20 March 1996 the above were detained by security forces. The detention of Gevher Toprak and Edibe Toprak was acknowledged but none of the others has been acknowledged.

Keywords:JUVENILES / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/53/96 Network: EXTRA-158/95 Pages: 1 Date: 11 April 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear of arbitrary killing Abstract:Hakan Guler, Kadri Tursun, Koksal Gumus, teachers at the Lice High School: The two

remaining captive teachers, Hakan Guler and Koksal Gumus were set free on 1 April 1996 after four months of their captivity.

Keywords:PHOTOGRAPHS / RELEASE / TEACHERS /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/54/96 Network: EXTRA-42/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Further information on fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture


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Abstract:Ali Hidir Polat, musician/poet, aged 38, Ibrahim Cicek, chief editor of Atilim magazine, Fusun Erdogan, wife of Ibrahim Cicek, Haci Orman, correspondent, Aslihan Yucesan (f), owner of Atilim, Riza Ozden, Sabahat Karahan (f), Zeynel Yesil, Dogan Sahin - staff working at Atilim office, Raziye Katirici (f), health worker: The above-named detainees, plus four others, were taken to Istanbul State Security Court on 29 March 1996. The four first ones and the four others were formally arrested on charges of membership of an illegal organization. The rest were released pending trial on similar charges.

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / EDITORS / FAMILIES / HEALTH WORKERS / JOURNALISTS / POLICE /

POSSIBLE POC / SEXUAL HARASSMENT / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/58/96 Network: UA-22/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear for safety Abstract:Esref Yasa, Kurd, aged 33, M.Siddik Yasa, Hikmet Yasa, Seymus Yasar, Faik Yasa,

and another: M.Siddik Yasa, Hikmet Yasa, Seymus Yasa, the driver of the car and Faik Yasa were released on or about 28 March 1996. AI continues to monitor the case of Esref Yasa.

Keywords:FAMILIES / MINORITIES / RELEASE /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/59/96 Network: UA-92/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: fear of torture /fear of disappearance Abstract:Gevher Toprak (f), aged 16, Edibe Toprak (f), aged 47, Leyla Saskin (f) aged 13, Vildan

Umur (f), aged 14, Ayser Umur (f), aged 16, Sabriye (f), aged 53, Cicek Eren (f), aged 30, Abdullah Saskin, aged 60, Fadil Eren, aged 57, Seymus Nakci, aged 23: All the above ten villagers from Cukurkaynak were recently released. AI has received no information on their treatment in detention.

Keywords:CHILDREN / JUVENILES / RELEASE / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/60/96 Network: EXTRA-54/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: Atilla Osmanoglu Abstract:The above was reportedly detained in his family's shop by two plainclothes police

officers who told his relatives that Atilla Osmanoglu would be returned 15 minutes later after dealing with a business matter. Inquiries about his whereabouts have been unsuccesful .

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / JUVENILES / POLICE / SHOP-KEEPERS /


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RUSSIAN FEDERATION AI Index: EUR 46/18/96

Network: UA-72/96 Pages: 1 Date: 28 March 1996 Title:Russia/Georgia: further information on: fear of forcible repatriation /fear for

safety: Elgudzha Khutayevich Meskhia Abstract:AI has learned that the above was forcibly repatriated to Georgia on 19 March 1996. Keywords:EXTRADITION / GEORGIA / REFOULEMENT / SECOND GOVERNMENTS /

RUSSIAN FEDERATION AI Index: EUR 46/22/96 Network: UA-33/96 Pages: 2 Date: 18 April 1996 Title:Russian Federation: Further information on possible prisoner of

conscience /fear of death penalty: Alexander Nikitin Abstract:AI continues its investigation into the circumstances of Alexander Nikitin's arrest,

including studying the environmental report concerning the Northern Fleet. If he was arrested solely on the grounds of his research on behalf of the Norwegian environmental group Bellona, AI will consider him to be a prisoner of conscience. AI is also concerned about other environmental activists being harassed.

Keywords:ENVIRONMENTALISTS / PHOTOGRAPHS / POSSIBLE POC /

UKRAINE AI Index: EUR 50/05/96 Network: EXTRA-06/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 April 1996 Title:Ukraine: Further information on fear of imminent execution: Vitaly

Gumenyuk Abstract:Vitaly Gumenyuk's clemency petition has been turned down by the President of

Ukraine and he is now in imminent danger of execution. The petition was rejected despite the fact that Ukraine, by having joined the Council of Europe, has committed itself to impose an immediate moratorium on executions and to abolish the death penalty within three years.

Keywords:DEATH PENALTY / DEATH SENTENCE /

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AI Index: EUR 70/09/96 Network: UA-109/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 April 1996 Title:Yugoslavia (Kosovo Province): Torture /unfair trial Abstract:AI is concerned about reports that Enver Grajcevci, an ethnic Albanian from Kosovo,

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Keywords:ETHNIC GROUPS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/07/96 Network: UA-162/95 Pages: 1 Date: 26 March 1996 Title:Bahrain: further information on: death penalty Abstract:'Issa Ahmad Hassan Qambar was executed by firing squad on 26 March 1996. Keywords:EXECUTION / TRIALS /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/09/96 Network: UA-105/96 Pages: 2 Date: 18 April 1996 Title:Bahrain: Fear of torture /legal concern: Sa'id al-'Asboul Abstract:AI is concerned by reports that the above, an engineer and businessman, is being

held in incommunicado detention and fears that he may be at risk of torture. It is believed that he may be held solely for his non-violent political activities.

Keywords:ENGINEERS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / POSSIBLE POC /

UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/10/96 Network: UA-29/96 Pages: 1 Date: 18 April 1996 Title:Bahrain: further information on: fear of torture /legal concern Abstract:Ahmad Mansur 'Ali Ahmad, administrator in private company, Ahmad al-Shamlan,

aged 54, lawyer: Ahmad Mansur 'Ali Ahmad has been released without charge or trial after being held in administrative detention since 24 January 1996. AI is concerned that Ahmad al-Shamlan, who appeared before the State Security Court on 17 April 1996, may be unfairly tried.

Keywords:ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION / BUSINESS PEOPLE / LAWYERS / RELEASE / TRIALS /

EGYPT AI Index: MDE 12/08/96 Network: EXTRA-47/96 Pages: 1 Date: 29 March 1996 Title:Egypt: death penalty Abstract:Ashraf Youssef Ibrahim, 'Awda Mohammad Mohsin, Mohammad Khalaf Ahmad: the

above have been sentenced to death in separate cases over the past two weeks. Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / DRUG TRAFFICKING / MANUAL WORKERS /


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EGYPT AI Index: MDE 12/09/96

Network: EXTRA-51/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 April 1996 Title:Egypt: death penalty Abstract:Mohammad 'Abd al-Ra'uf Mahmoud, aged 34, Ayman Kamal Mohammad, aged 21,

'Abd al-Nasser Abu Kharouf, aged 25: The three men named above were sentenced to death by the (Emergency) Supreme State Security Court in Cairo in a case involving alleged members of al-Gama'a al-Islamiya, a banned Islamist armed group.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / TRIALS /

IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/11/96 Network: EXTRA-52/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Iran: Death penalty Abstract:Saleh Hakki, aged 42, Kurd; Sennar and one other: The above three men have been

sentenced to death and may be at imminent risk of execution. They have been moved to solitary confinement in Evin prison in Tehran.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / DRUG TRAFFICKING / MINORITIES / SOLITARY CONFINEMENT /

IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/13/96 Network: UA-31/96 Pages: 1 Date: 19 April 1996 Title:Iran: Further information on death penalty: Jalal al-Din Farsi Abstract:The Supreme Court has revoked the initial death sentence against the above, who had

been found guilty of manslaughter. His case will again be brought before a public court in Tehran for further evaluation.

Keywords:COMMUTATION / DEATH PENALTY / RETRIALS /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/24/96 Network: UA-82/96 Pages: 1 Date: 26 March 1996 Title:Palestinian Authority: fear of torture /legal concerns Abstract:About 700 suspected supporters of Hamas or Islamic Jihad have been arrested in a

wave of arrests following the recent suicide bombings in Israel. AI is concerned that some may face torture or ill-treatment during interrogation.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / ARMED CONFLICT / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / MASS ARREST /

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ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/25/96

Network: UA-96/96 Pages: 1 Date: 4 April 1996 Title:Israel /Palestinian Authority: Torture /legal concern: Adib Muhammad

Ziadeh Abstract:There have been reports that the above, arrested without a warrant in Ramallah on 8

March 1996, has been tortured in security force custody, and there is concern for his safety.

Keywords:STUDENTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/26/96 Network: UA-100/96 Pages: 1 Date: 12 April 1996 Title:Israel/South Lebanon: Fear for safety: Civilians in parts of Lebanon and

Israel Abstract:AI fears that many more civilians may be killed in bomb and rocket attacks as a result

of escalating attacks by Israel on Lebanon and by Hizbullah on Israel. At least eight civilians have already been killed and over 35 have been injured.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / BOMB ATTACKS / INDISCRIMINATE KILLINGS / LEBANON /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/29/96 Network: UA-100/96 Pages: 2 Date: 17 April 1996 Title:Israel/South Lebanon: Further information on fear for safety: Civilians in

parts of Lebanon and Israel Abstract:Israeli attacks on Lebanon have escalated sharply and AI fears for the safety of

around 400,000 people who had to leave their homes in the South of Lebanon after calls by Israel or the South Lebanese Army for the population to evacuate the area.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / BOMB ATTACKS / INDISCRIMINATE KILLINGS / LEBANON /


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JORDAN AI Index: MDE 16/02/96 Network: UA-98/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 April 1996 Title:Jordan: Death penalty: 'Usama 'Abd al-Latif Husni Abstract:The above, a 19-year-old shoemaker, was sentenced to death by the Criminal Court in

Amman on 31 March 1996 for the murder of his eldest brother. The sentence will be reviewed before the Court of Cassation and, if upheld, must be ratified by King Hussein.

Keywords:ARTISANS / DEATH SENTENCE /

SAUDI ARABIA AI Index: MDE 23/02/96 Network: UA-89/96 Pages: 1 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Saudi Arabia: legal concern /fear of torture: Dr Abdul Rahim Turan Gari Bai Abstract:AI has received reports that the above, a consultant haematologist, has been tortured

and is being held without charge incommunicado, and is at grave risk of further torture.

Keywords:DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / DOCTORS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

SAUDI ARABIA AI Index: MDE 23/03/96 Network: EXTRA-49/96 Pages: 1 Date: 2 April 1996 Title:Saudi Arabia: Flogging Abstract:Nasir Al-Shibani, Muhammad Majed Al-Shibani: Two students of Thaqeef Secondary

School in Taif have reportedly been sentenced to flogging after their trial by an Islamic court on 25 March 1996.

Keywords:CORPORAL PUNISHMENT / SCHOOLCHILDREN /

SYRIA AI Index: MDE 24/10/96 Network: UA-83/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Syria: executions /fear of further executions Abstract:Mohammed Rashid bin Ahmed Radiyeh, Ahmed bin Bashir Dalloul, Khaled bin Bashir

Dalloul, Ahmed bin Hassan al-Qudaimi, Mohammed bin Ali al-Furaij, Khader bin Marwan al-Sheikh Hussein, Marei bin Hassan Shalhah: the above seven were hanged on 25 March 1996 after having been found guilty of murder and robbery.

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MOROCCO AI Index: MDE 29/05/96 Network: EXTRA-46/96 Pages: 1 Date: 27 March 1996 Title:Morocco: health concern /unfair trial: Noureddine Jarir Abstract:AI is concerned about the deteriorating state of health of the above who has been on

hunger strike since 29 February 1996. Keywords:CONFESSIONS / HUNGER-STRIKE / ILL-HEALTH / POLITICAL PRISONERS / STUDENTS /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / TRIALS /

MOROCCO AI Index: MDE 29/08/96 Network: EXTRA-46/96 Pages: 1 Date: 17 April 1996 Title:Morocco: Further information on health concern /unfair trial: Noureddine

Jarir Abstract:The above has stopped his hunger strike after promises that his situation would be

improved. He has reportedly been transferred to Fes Prison, closer to his family. Keywords:HUNGER-STRIKE / POLITICAL PRISONERS / STUDENTS /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/08/96 Network: UA-271/95 Pages: 1 Date: 9 April 1996 Title:Tunisia: further information on: possible prisoners of conscience / torture

/health concern Abstract:Bachir Abid, Ali Jallouli, Abdel Moumens Belanes: Bachir Abid was released on bail

on 19 March 1996 pending trial. Although the court also ordered the release of the others, they still remain detained in connection with prison sentences received in absentia in 1992 and 1995.

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / POSSIBLE POC / STUDENTS /

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KEYWORD INDEX (SUBJECTS) For example, if you want information on abductions, look up the keyword "DISAPPEARANCES" here. The AI Index numbers of relevant documents are given. If you turn back to the main list, you will see which documents the numbers refer to. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DETENTION EUR 44/46/96 EUR 44/48/96 ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION MDE 11/10/96 AGED AFR 44/07/96 ARBITRARY ARREST AMR 18/05/96 AMR 53/01/96 MDE 15/24/96 ARMED CONFLICT MDE 15/24/96 MDE 15/26/96 MDE 15/29/96 ARTISANS AMR 23/19/96 MDE 16/02/96 ATTEMPTED KILLING AFR 22/01/96 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/18/96 BANNING AFR 27/05/96 BOMB ATTACKS MDE 15/26/96 MDE 15/29/96 BROADCASTERS AFR 47/04/96 BUSINESS PEOPLE MDE 11/10/96 CHILDREN AMR 53/01/96 EUR 44/48/96 EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/59/96 CIVIL SERVANTS ASA 16/12/96 CIVIL UNREST ASA 21/18/96 COMMUNITY LEADERS AMR 23/20/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 53/01/96 COMMUNITY WORKERS AMR 41/16/96


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COMMUTATION AMR 16/01/96 ASA 34/02/96 MDE 13/13/96 CONDITIONAL RELEASE AMR 25/22/96 EUR 44/54/96 MDE 30/08/96 CONFESSIONS ASA 38/04/96 MDE 29/05/96 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT MDE 23/03/96 DEATH PENALTY AMR 25/21/96 ASA 35/02/96 EUR 50/05/96 MDE 13/13/96 DEATH SENTENCE AMR 14/04/96 AMR 14/05/96 AMR 16/01/96 AMR 51/32/96 AMR 51/38/96 ASA 36/03/96 ASA 38/04/96 EUR 04/03/96 EUR 50/05/96 MDE 12/08/96 MDE 12/09/96 MDE 13/11/96 MDE 16/02/96 DEMONSTRATIONS AFR 17/01/96 AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 18/05/96 AMR 19/16/96 AMR 41/18/96 DENTISTS ASA 16/12/96 DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL AFR 16/07/96 AFR 17/01/96 AFR 44/07/96 MDE 23/02/96 DIRECTORS AMR 25/18/96 DISAPPEARANCES AFR 16/06/96 AFR 27/05/96 AMR 23/20/96 ASA 37/06/96 EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/60/96 DOCTORS ASA 16/12/96 MDE 23/02/96 DRIVERS AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 DRUG TRAFFICKING MDE 12/08/96 MDE 13/11/96 EDITORS AFR 63/04/96 ASA 16/12/96 EUR 44/47/96 EUR 44/54/96 ENGINEERS AMR 53/01/96 MDE 11/09/96 ENVIRONMENTALISTS EUR 46/22/96


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ETHNIC GROUPS EUR 70/09/96 EXECUTION AMR 14/05/96 AMR 51/31/96 AMR 51/34/96 ASA 36/04/96 MDE 11/07/96 MDE 24/10/96 EXTRADITION EUR 46/18/96 EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION AMR 19/16/96 AMR 23/19/96 AMR 41/18/96 FAMILIES AMR 25/18/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 EUR 44/44/96 EUR 44/54/96 EUR 44/58/96 FARM WORKERS EUR 44/51/96 FOREIGN NATIONALS ASA 36/03/96 ASA 36/04/96 EUR 39/05/96 HABEAS CORPUS AFR 63/04/96 HARASSMENT AFR 22/01/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 46/12/96 AMR 53/01/96 HEALTH WORKERS EUR 44/54/96 HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AFR 44/07/96 AMR 46/12/96 AMR 53/01/96 ASA 20/15/96 ASA 31/06/96 HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AMR 41/17/96 EUR 44/49/96 EUR 44/50/96 HUNGER-STRIKE AMR 25/17/96 MDE 29/05/96 MDE 29/08/96 ILL-HEALTH AFR 62/03/96 AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 25/17/96 ASA 16/12/96 EUR 04/03/96 MDE 29/05/96 INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION AFR 17/01/96 AMR 18/05/96 AMR 53/01/96 MDE 11/09/96 MDE 15/24/96 MDE 23/02/96 MDE 30/08/96 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AFR 44/07/96 AMR 23/20/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 AMR 41/18/96 INDISCRIMINATE KILLINGS MDE 15/26/96 MDE 15/29/96


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JOURNALISTS AFR 16/07/96 AFR 47/04/96 AFR 63/04/96 AMR 41/16/96 EUR 44/54/96 JUVENILES AMR 34/11/96 EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/52/96 EUR 44/59/96 EUR 44/60/96 LAND PROBLEMS AMR 19/16/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 41/18/96 LAWYERS AMR 25/18/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 46/12/96 ASA 16/12/96 ASA 16/13/96 ASA 20/15/96 EUR 44/49/96 EUR 44/50/96 MDE 11/10/96 LEGISLATION ASA 35/02/96 LONG-TERM IMPRISONMENT ASA 16/12/96 MANUAL WORKERS MDE 12/08/96 MASS ARREST AMR 18/03/96 AMR 41/18/96 ASA 21/18/96 MDE 15/24/96 MILITARY AFR 47/04/96 ASA 37/06/96 ASA 37/07/96 EUR 44/51/96 MINORITIES ASA 37/06/96 ASA 37/07/96 EUR 44/44/96 EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/58/96 MDE 13/11/96 OPPOSITION POLITICIANS AFR 17/01/96 PARAMILITARIES AMR 23/19/96 PARLIAMENTARIANS AFR 27/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 ASA 16/12/96 ASA 16/13/96 PEASANTS AMR 18/05/96 AMR 19/16/96 AMR 41/18/96 PHOTOGRAPHERS ASA 20/15/96 PHOTOGRAPHS EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/53/96 EUR 46/22/96 POLICE EUR 44/54/96 EUR 44/60/96 POLITICAL ACTIVISTS AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/21/96 AMR 25/22/96 EUR 70/09/96 MDE 11/09/96


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POLITICAL PRISONERS ASA 16/12/96 MDE 29/05/96 MDE 29/08/96 POLITICIANS EUR 04/02/96 EUR 04/03/96 POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION ASA 20/15/96 EUR 44/51/96 POSSIBLE POC AFR 17/01/96 EUR 44/49/96 EUR 44/54/96 EUR 46/22/96 MDE 11/09/96 MDE 30/08/96 PRISON CONDITIONS AFR 62/03/96 AMR 18/03/96 ASA 16/12/96 ASA 16/13/96 PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE AFR 27/05/96 AFR 44/07/96 AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/22/96 AMR 46/11/96 ASA 16/12/96 ASA 16/13/96 REAPPEARANCE ASA 37/07/96 REFOULEMENT EUR 04/02/96 EUR 04/03/96 EUR 46/18/96 REFUGEE WORKERS AFR 22/01/96 REFUGEES AFR 22/01/96 ASA 31/06/96 EUR 39/05/96 RELEASE AFR 63/04/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 46/11/96 ASA 31/06/96 ASA 37/07/96 EUR 39/05/96 EUR 44/45/96 EUR 44/47/96 EUR 44/50/96 EUR 44/53/96 EUR 44/58/96 EUR 44/59/96 MDE 11/10/96 RETRIALS MDE 13/13/96 SCHOOLCHILDREN MDE 23/03/96 SECOND GOVERNMENTS EUR 46/18/96 SEXUAL HARASSMENT EUR 44/54/96 SHOP-KEEPERS EUR 44/60/96 SOCIAL WORKERS AMR 46/11/96


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SOLITARY CONFINEMENT MDE 13/11/96 STAY OF EXECUTION AMR 14/06/96 STUDENTS AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 ASA 21/18/96 EUR 44/51/96 MDE 15/25/96 MDE 29/05/96 MDE 29/08/96 MDE 30/08/96 TEACHERS AFR 16/06/96 AMR 18/05/96 EUR 44/53/96 TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT AFR 22/01/96 ASA 20/15/96 ASA 38/04/96 EUR 44/45/96 EUR 44/54/96 EUR 70/09/96 MDE 15/24/96 MDE 15/25/96 MDE 23/02/96 MDE 29/05/96 MDE 30/08/96 TRADE UNIONISTS AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 18/05/96 TRIALS AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/22/96 MDE 11/07/96 MDE 11/10/96 MDE 12/09/96 MDE 15/24/96 MDE 29/05/96 UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION EUR 44/52/96 MDE 11/09/96 UNLAWFUL DETENTION AFR 17/01/96 WOMEN AMR 34/11/96 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 41/18/96 AMR 46/11/96 AMR 46/12/96 AMR 53/01/96 ASA 31/06/96 EUR 44/48/96 EUR 44/52/96 EUR 44/54/96 EUR 44/59/96 WRITERS ASA 16/12/96


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KEYWORD INDEX (COUNTRIES AND REGIONS) AFRICA1 AFR 16/06/96 AFR 16/07/96 AFR 17/01/96 AFR 22/01/96 AFR 27/05/96 AFR 44/07/96 AFR 47/04/96 AFR 62/03/96 AFR 63/04/96 AMERICAS1 AMR 14/04/96 AMR 14/05/96 AMR 14/06/96 AMR 16/01/96 AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 18/05/96 AMR 19/16/96 AMR 23/19/96 AMR 23/20/96 AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/21/96 AMR 25/22/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 41/18/96 AMR 46/11/96 AMR 46/12/96 AMR 51/31/96 AMR 51/32/96 AMR 51/34/96 AMR 51/38/96 AMR 53/01/96 ASIA AND THE PACIFIC1 ASA 16/12/96 ASA 16/13/96 ASA 20/15/96 ASA 21/18/96 ASA 31/06/96 ASA 34/02/96 ASA 35/02/96 ASA 36/03/96 ASA 36/04/96 ASA 37/06/96 ASA 37/07/96 ASA 38/04/96 AZERBAIJAN EUR 04/02/96 EUR 04/03/96 BAHAMAS1 AMR 14/04/96 AMR 14/05/96 AMR 14/06/96 BAHRAIN1 MDE 11/07/96 MDE 11/09/96 MDE 11/10/96 BELIZE1 AMR 16/01/96 BOLIVIA1 AMR 18/03/96 AMR 18/04/96 AMR 18/05/96 BRAZIL1 AMR 19/16/96 BURUNDI1 AFR 16/06/96 AFR 16/07/96 CAMEROON1 AFR 17/01/96 CARIBBEAN1 AMR 14/04/96 AMR 14/05/96 AMR 14/06/96 AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/21/96 AMR 25/22/96 CENTRAL AFRICA1 AFR 16/06/96 AFR 16/07/96 AFR 17/01/96 AFR 22/01/96 AFR 47/04/96 AFR 62/03/96 CENTRAL AMERICA1 AMR 16/01/96 AMR 29/05/96 AMR 34/11/96 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 41/18/96 COLOMBIA1


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AMR 23/19/96 AMR 23/20/96 COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES1 EUR 04/02/96 EUR 04/03/96 EUR 46/18/96 EUR 46/22/96 EUR 50/05/96 CONGO1 AFR 22/01/96 CUBA1 AMR 25/17/96 AMR 25/18/96 AMR 25/21/96 AMR 25/22/96 EAST ASIA1 ASA 38/04/96 EASTERN EUROPE1 EUR 39/05/96 EGYPT1 MDE 12/08/96 MDE 12/09/96 EL SALVADOR1 AMR 29/05/96 EUROPE1 EUR 04/02/96 EUR 04/03/96 EUR 39/05/96 EUR 44/44/96 EUR 44/45/96 EUR 44/46/96 EUR 44/47/96 EUR 44/48/96 EUR 44/49/96 EUR 44/50/96 EUR 44/51/96 EUR 44/52/96 EUR 44/53/96 EUR 44/54/96 EUR 44/58/96 EUR 44/59/96 EUR 44/60/96 EUR 46/18/96 EUR 46/22/96 EUR 50/05/96 EUR 70/09/96 GAMBIA1 AFR 27/05/96 GEORGIA EUR 46/18/96 GUATEMALA1 AMR 34/11/96 INDIA1 ASA 20/15/96 INDONESIA1 ASA 21/18/96 IRAN1 MDE 13/11/96 MDE 13/13/96 ISRAEL1 MDE 15/24/96 MDE 15/25/96 MDE 15/26/96 MDE 15/29/96 JORDAN1 MDE 16/02/96 LEBANON MDE 15/26/96 MDE 15/29/96 MEXICO1 AMR 41/16/96 AMR 41/17/96 AMR 41/18/96


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