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AI Urgent Actions: May 1996 AI Index: DOC 34/06/96

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WEST AFRICA AI Index: AFR 05/01/96 Network: EXTRA-65/96 Pages: 1 Date: 14 May 1996 Title:West Africa: Fear of refoulement: Refugees from Liberia on board the Bulk

Challenge may be denied right to seek asylum. Abstract:Some 3,500 refugees from the war in Liberia, who fled on the freighter Bulk Challenge,

are in danger of being forcibly returned to Liberia where their lives may be at risk. They have already been refused the right to seek asylum in Cote d'Ivoire and may be denied this right in Ghana, in violation of international law.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / BENIN / COTE D'IVOIRE / GAMBIA / GHANA / GUINEA / GUINEA-BISSAU /

LIBERIA / NIGERIA / REFOULEMENT / REFUGEES / SENEGAL / SIERRA LEONE / TOGO /

WEST AFRICA AI Index: AFR 05/02/96 Network: EXTRA-65/96 Pages: 1 Date: 15 May 1996 Title:West Africa: Further information on: Refugees from Liberia on board the

Bulk Challenge Abstract:The more than 3,000 refugees from Liberia on board the Bulk Challenge have been

allowed off the freighter in the Ghanaian port of Takoradi and their situation is under review by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / BENIN / COTE D'IVOIRE / GAMBIA / GHANA / GUINEA / GUINEA-BISSAU /

LIBERIA / NIGERIA / REFUGEES / SENEGAL / SIERRA LEONE / TOGO / UNHCR /

BURUNDI AI Index: AFR 16/09/96 Network: UA-114/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 May 1996 Title:Burundi: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: Richard Niyongere Abstract:The above, a journalist working for the Burundi Press Agency (ABP), is reported to

be in hiding after learning that he was being sought by government forces. AI is concerned that he may be subjected to unlawful arrest, torture or "disappearance". The hunt for Richard Niyongere began after ABP published his report that members of the security forces were involved in the killing of ten members of a family in Buyenzi suburb, Bujumbura.

Keywords:CENSORSHIP / HARASSMENT / JOURNALISTS /


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EQUATORIAL GUINEA AI Index: AFR 24/05/96 Network: UA-128/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Equatorial Guinea: Legal concern /torture /medical concern Abstract:Francisca Nzang Ebasi (f) and Norberto Esono: Francisca Nzang Ebasi and her

10-day-old baby were arrested apparently for no other reason than for being the wife and son of Alberto Ngomo Mfumu, a member of the Progress Party and the first democratically-elected mayor of Nkimi. It appears that she is being held to force her husband to return from Malabo where he is attempting to meet the central authorities to discuss matters related to the Nkimi council. In a separate incident Norberto Esono, a councillor in Niefang council and member of the PP, was arrested on 19 May 1996 and badly beaten by police.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / FAMILIES / ILL-HEALTH / INFANTS / LOCAL GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVES / POLITICIANS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

ETHIOPIA AI Index: AFR 25/04/96 Network: UA-111/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Ethiopia: "Disappearance" /fear of torture: Hailu Tarfassa Tasse Abstract:The above, an employee of the Ethiopian Evangelical Mekane Yesus Church and

prominent Oromo elder, was kidnapped by unidentified persons on 17 April 1996. His family has been unable to trace him in police stations but his car was reportedly later found at the Central Police Station.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / ETHNIC GROUPS / RELIGIOUS WORKERS /

GUINEA-BISSAU AI Index: AFR 30/02/96 Network: UA-123/96 Pages: 1 Date: 17 May 1996 Title:Guinea-Bissau: Fear for safety: Fernando Gomes Abstract:The above, President of the Guinea-Bissau Human Rights League, has recently

received threats against his physical integrity. These threats are connected with recent press statements issued by the League expressing concern that the Prime Minister, Manuel Saturnino da Costa, had assaulted citizens.

Keywords:HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS /

RWANDA AI Index: AFR 47/06/96 Network: UA-91/96 Pages: 1 Date: 25 April 1996 Title:Rwanda: further information on: fear for safety /fear of ill-treatment: Joseph

Ruyenzi


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Abstract:The above has been led away from Kigali Central Prison on several occasions by a military officer and taken to an unknown destination where he has reportedly been tortured.

Keywords:BROADCASTERS / JOURNALISTS / MILITARY / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

RWANDA AI Index: AFR 47/07/96 Network: UA-91/96 Pages: 1 Date: 2 May 1996 Title:Rwanda: further information on: fear for safety /fear of ill-treatment: Joseph

Ruyenzi Abstract:It has been confirmed that the above mentioned journalist is detained at Kigali Central

Prison, though no formal charges have yet been brought against him. Keywords:BROADCASTERS / CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY / DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / JOURNALISTS /

RWANDA AI Index: AFR 47/08/96 Network: UA-117/96 Pages: 2 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Rwanda: Fear for safety /fear of ill-treatment Abstract:Celestin Kayibanda, prosecutor of Butare, Fidele Makombe, prosecutor of Kibuye:

The arrest and beating of the above illustrates a pattern of victimization and harassment of judicial officials in Rwanda at a critical time in the run-up to the trials of those detainees suspected of having participated in the genocide.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY / HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS /

LAWYERS /

SIERRA LEONE AI Index: AFR 51/04/96 Network: EXTRA-72/96 Pages: 2 Date: 20 May 1996 Title:Sierra Leone: Denial of right to seek asylum: Liberian asylum-seekers

aboard the Victory Reefer Abstract:Dozens of refugees from Liberia aboard the Victory Reefer have been refused entry

to neighbouring Sierra Leone to seek asylum. About 41 asylum-seekers are reported to have been effectively forced to return to Monrovia, which they had fled almost two weeks earlier to escape escalating violence in Liberia's civil war. AI is concerned that the Sierra Leone authorities have broken their commitments under international refugee law.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / LIBERIA / REFOULEMENT / REFUGEES /


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ARGENTINA AI Index: AMR 13/05/96 Network: UA-123/94 Pages: 1 Date: 14 May 1996 Title:Argentina: further information on: death in custody /death threats Abstract:Diego Rodriguez Laguens, aged 26, forestry expert, Dr Frederico Alfredo Huber,

Mabel Cristina Laguens de Rodriguez (Diego's mother), Felipe Rodriguez Laguens (Diego's brother): Death threats have been made against Dr Frederico Alfredo Huber, the lawyer representing the family of Diego Rodriguez Laguens, who died in police custody in 1994. The relatives of the lawyer and victim, the forensic expert and main witnesses have also been subjected to death threats and intimidation.

Keywords:DEATH IN CUSTODY / FAMILIES / FORESTERS / HARASSMENT / INVESTIGATION OF ABUSES /

LAWYERS / WITNESSES /

BAHAMAS AI Index: AMR 14/07/96 Network: EXTRA-62/95 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Bahamas: further information on: death penalty: Ricardo Farrington Abstract:The above, who was originally scheduled to be executed on 9 April 1996, has been

granted leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, the final court of appeal for the Bahamas. The full appeal hearing is expected to be held in July.

Keywords:STAY OF EXECUTION /

BOLIVIA AI Index: AMR 18/06/96 Network: UA-80/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 April 1996 Title:Bolivia: Further information on prisoner of conscience /legal concern:

Manuel Morales Davila Abstract:The above, a 65-year-old lawyer, was released on bail after being held for 40 days in

San Pedro prison in La Paz. AI is concerned about reports that government representatives intend to rearrest him and send him to a high security prison when under bail regulations concerning age, he should not be returned to prison.

Keywords:AGED / CONDITIONAL RELEASE / LAWYERS /

BOLIVIA AI Index: AMR 18/07/96 Network: UA-104/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 April 1996 Title:Bolivia: further information on fear for safety /legal concern Abstract:Alejo Veliz, General Secretary, FSUTCC, Luis Garcia, Press Officer, FSUTCC, Andres

Chavez, trade union leader, Nelson Rodriguez,trade union leader, Carmen Rojas (f), teacher, Nancy Teran (f), teacher, Sonia Ayala (f), teacher, Nicolas Quiroga


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Armiento, factory worker, Miguel Mamani Fernandez, teacher and 10 other teachers: The four trade union leaders were reportedly located on 18 April at the Policia Tecnica Judicial in Chochabamba. Charges have only been brought against Alejo Veliz. All other 15 people listed above have been released.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / RELEASE / TEACHERS / TRADE UNIONISTS /

BRAZIL AI Index: AMR 19/21/96 Network: EXTRA-68/96 Pages: 2 Date: 16 May 1996 Title:Brazil: Fear for safety: 250 members of the Guarani-Kaiowa indigenous

community in Jarara Abstract:AI fears for the safety of some 250 members of the Guarani-Kaiowa indigenous

community following a court ruling to evicit them from land they have occupied in Jarara, Juti municipality, Mato Grosso do Sul. Military police have frequently resorted to excessive force in carrying out eviction orders and concern for the well-being of the Indians is compounded by their renewal of a threat to commit collective suicide rather than be evicted.

Keywords:FORCED EVICTION / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / LAND PROBLEMS /

BRAZIL AI Index: AMR 19/23/96 Network: EXTRA-68/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Brazil: Further information on: fear for safety: 250 members of the

Guarani-Kaiowa indigenous community in Jarara Abstract:On 22 May, Judge Teothonio Costa revoked his decision of 25 April 1996 which would

have resulted in the evicition of some 250 Guarani-kaiowa Indians from the village of Jarara in Juti, Mato Grosso do Sul. The Indians may now remain on the land while the case is sub-judice. If the final decision on the merit of the case goes against the Kaiowa, they may be later evicted from the land.

Keywords:INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / LAND PROBLEMS /

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/21/96 Network: UA-241/95 Pages: 1 Date: 24 April 1996 Title:Colombia: Further information on fear for safety and new concern: apparent

extrajudicial executions: Civilian population of Segovia and Remedios, Antioquia

Abstract:Killed: Wilson Alejandro Loaiza, Octavio de Jesus Garcia (14), Cesar Dario Valle (16),

Fabio Alonso Loaiza, Omar Moreno, Carlos Montoya, Ricardo Ochoa Puerta, Gabriel Jaramillo Palacio, Jesus Evelio Perez, Pedro Posada, Leon Dario Ospina, Carlos Zapata, Nicolas Alvarez, Carlos Arturo Agudelo; Injured: David Lozano, Farlan Andres Palacio, Jorge Orozco, Gabriel Vargas, Alberto Antonio Hurtado, Jaime Cardona, Albeiro Antonio Ruiz, Jorge Enrique Gomez, Dany Echavarria,


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Luis Abel Moreno, Fernando Sepulveda, Danuber Restrepo and at least three others: Fears for the safety of the civilian population of Segovia and Remedios in the department of Antioquia have been heightened following the massacre by members of a paramilitary group of 14 people and the wounding of another 15 people on 22 April 1996 in Segovia.

Keywords:MASS KILLING /

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/24/96 Network: UA-295/94 Pages: 1 Date: 8 May 1996 Title:Colombia: Further information on: Possible extrajudicial execution / fear for

safety: Aida Abella (f) Abstract:The above survived an attempt on her life on 7 May, when several gunmen reportedly

opened fire with a bazooka on her vehicle on a Bogota highway. She escaped without injury but one person was injured in the attack which is believed to have been carried out by a paramilitary group.

Keywords:ATTEMPTED KILLING / HARASSMENT / OPPOSITION POLITICIANS / PARAMILITARIES / WOMEN /

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/25/96 Network: UA-125/95 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Colombia: Further information on: "disappearances" /fear for safety Abstract:Aura Polinara Castro (f), Mercedes Munoz Sanchez (f), Nelly Rocio Diaz Munoz, Arly

Patricia Diaz Munoz, Cielo Maria Vasquez Benitez, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Humberto Ramos and two unidentified people, all killed in Pueblo Bello; Martha Loaiza Graciano (F), Francisco Rivera Morales, Manuel Hernan Londono and four unidentified people, all killed in Alto de Mulatos: On 5 May 1996 16 people were killed in the villages of Pueblo Bello and Alto de Mulatos, municipality of Turbo, in the Uraba region of Antioquia department, reportedly by members of the armed opposition group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. The massacre further increases AI's fear for civilians in the region as the pattern of killings and reprisal killings there continues with the government failing to act to end the violence.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / MASS KILLING / PARAMILITARIES / WOMEN /


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COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/26/96 Network: UA-74/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Colombia: Further information on: fear for safety /possible extrajudicial

executions: peasant farmer families living on the Bellacruz ranch, department of Cesar

Abstract:New names: Jaime Laguna Collazo, peasant farmer leader and teacher, Edinson

Donado, peasant farmer: Fears for the safety of peasant farmers forced off their lands on the Bellacruz ranch in the department of Cesar earlier this year have been greatly heightened by the killings of the above, reportedly by members of paramilitary groups.

Keywords:EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / FAMILIES / LAND PROBLEMS / PARAMILITARIES / PEASANTS /

TEACHERS /

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/27/96 Network: UA-241/95 Pages: 1 Date: 20 May 1996 Title:Colombia: Further information on fear for safety /apparent extrajudicial

executions /possible "disappearance": Civilian population of Segovia and Remedios, Antioquia

Abstract:Elkin Sergio Zapata, aged 23, driver, Yacir William Silva Cure, aged 15; new names:

Emilsen Palacio (f), Walter Serna Palacio, aged 22, her son: Serious concern for the safety of members of the civilian population of Remedios and Segovia remains, following the abduction of Walter Serna Palacio and his mother on 7 May 1996 by a group of hooded men believed to be members of a paramilitary group.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / DRIVERS / FARM WORKERS / JUVENILES / PARAMILITARIES / WOMEN

COLOMBIA AI Index: AMR 23/28/96 Network: UA-131/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Colombia: Death threat /fear for safety: Jairo Alfonso Gamboa Lopez Abstract:AI fears for the safety of the above, a member of the Titan S.A. Worker's Union and

other members of the trade union following a recent written death threat by a paramilitary group calling itself "Colombia without Guerrillas".

Keywords:HARASSMENT / PARAMILITARIES / TRADE UNIONISTS /


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CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/23/96 Network: UA-443/94 Pages: 1 Date: 7 May 1996 Title:Cuba: Further information on: death penalty Abstract:Humberto Real Suarez, Miguel Diaz Bousa, Jesus Rojas, Armando Sosa, Jose Falcon,

Lazaro Gonzalez Caballero, Pedro Guisado: Humberto Real Suarez has been sentenced to death and it is believed that the other men were sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment. The seven men, members of a Cuban exile group based in Miami, had been charged with infiltrating the country and murder.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS /

CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/25/96 Network: UA-08/96 Pages: 1 Date: 16 May 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, who was conditionally released on 8 April, left Cuba and arrived in Spain on 9 May 1996. While in detention he was reportedly subjected to pressure to leave Cuba or face up to three years' imprisonment.

Keywords:EXILE / HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS / LAWYERS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS /

PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

CUBA AI Index: AMR 25/26/96 Network: UA-85/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Cuba: Further information on: 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 continues to be concerned about the health of prisoner of conscience Roberto Lopez Montanes who is awaiting trial on a charge of "disrespect". After reportedly suffering a heart attack only days before his detention on 23 February 1996, he went on hunger-strike for a few days in protest at his arrest and remains in Valle Grande Prison in a special cell for prisoners suffering from malnutrition.

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

EL SALVADOR AI Index: AMR 29/06/96


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Network: UA-06/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 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, relatives of Margarito Esquino, relatives of Maria Coralia Santos Mendez (f): A grenade thrown by unknown persons destroyed the house of Margarito Esquino in the community of San Carlos, department of Sonsonate. No one was hurt. This is the latest attack against the Esquino family and other members of the Salvadorean National Indigenoous Association.

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

GUATEMALA AI Index: AMR 34/14/96 Network: UA-119/96 Pages: 1 Date: 7 May 1996 Title:Guatemala: Fear for safety Abstract:Carlos Orellana, 54, radio journalist, director of Radio Victoria, Irma Lopez de

Orellana (f), public ministry official, Carlos Alberto Orellana, aged 17, Juan Jose Orellana, aged 16: AI is concerned for the safety of the Orellana family after a bomb exploded in front of the family's house in Mazatenango causing only minor damages. The bombing occurred just two days after Carlos Orellana had interviewed a human rights activist and indigenous leader.

Keywords:BOMB ATTACKS / BROADCASTERS / FAMILIES / HARASSMENT / JUVENILES / WOMEN /

GUATEMALA AI Index: AMR 34/15/96 Network: UA-47/95 Pages: 1 Date: 17 May 1996 Title:Guatemala: Further information on: threats /intimidation: Jose Ruben

Zamora Marroquin Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of the above, ex-director of the Guatemalan daily

newspaper Siglo Veintiuno, following a grenade attack on his car on 16 May 1996. Keywords:HARASSMENT / JOURNALISTS / PUBLISHERS /

GUATEMALA AI Index: AMR 34/16/96 Network: UA-129/96 Pages: 2 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Guatemala: Fear for safety Abstract:Maria Cliofas Tuyuc Velasquez (f), aged 23, Josefa Ventura (f), aged 20, Sebastiana

Hernandez (f), aged 20 and other members of the National Coordinating Committee of Widows of Guatemala: AI is concerned about recent attacks and acts of intimidation and sexual harassment against members of the above mentioned


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Committee in the context of a march organized by NGOs in favour of conscientious objection on 15 May in Guatemala City.

Keywords:ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION / HARASSMENT / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS / SEXUAL

HARASSMENT / WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/19/96 Network: UA-95/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Mexico: Further information on: fear for safety Abstract:Gina Batista (f), Jose Luis Robledo (m), Sonia Lara (f); and new names: Yolanda Tello

(f), Francisco Saucedo: On 17 April 1996 Francisco Saucedo, director of Coordination of Solidarity with Alternative Struggles, and his wife Yolanda Tello, a leader of a communal assembly, were followed in the streets by two unidentified men in a black vehicle. On 18 April 1996 Saucedo's neighbour told him that men in a similar car had offered him money in order to kill him.

Keywords:COMMUNITY WORKERS / HARASSMENT / JOURNALISTS / WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/20/96 Network: UA-118/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Mexico: Ill-treatment /fear of torture Abstract:Jose Manuel de la Torre Hernandez, Flor Vazquez Jimenez (f), Jose de la Torre Torres,

Jose Manuel Ramirez de la Torre, peasants: The above, members of the peasant community of Venustiano Carranza, state of Chiapas, were abducted on 29 April by the paramilitary group "San Bartolome de los Llanos" under instruction of the local mayor, a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party. The latter two, who were released after 24 hours, were reportedly ill-treated.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / PARAMILITARIES / PEASANTS / RELEASE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/21/96 Network: UA-120/96 Pages: 1 Date: 7 May 1996 Title:Mexico: Fear for safety Abstract:Alberto Velazquez, Guillermo Godinez Ramirez, Ricardo Ayala Lopez, Jaime Ramirez

Maza, Francisco Molina Cortez and his wife, all human rights activists; Amando Herrera Rios, aged 76, member of the Jesuit community, Eugenio Maurer Abalos, Jesuit priest, Alberto Velazquez Cruz, member of the Jesuit community, Salvador Quintero Gonzalez, member of the Jesuit community, Pablo Olivares Martinez, Jesuit priest: AI is concerned for the safety of inhabitants of San Jeronimo, in Bachajon, Chiapas, including the above, who managed to escape after a violent attack by a paramilitary group.


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Keywords:ATTACKS / HOUSE DESTRUCTION / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PARAMILITARIES / RELIGIOUS GROUPS - CATHOLIC / RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS - CATHOLIC /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/22/96 Network: UA-122/96 Pages: 2 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Mexico: Fear for safety Abstract:Father Camilo Daniel, Catholic priest, Mary Perez de Soto (f), parish secretary of the

above and her children Camilo Soto Perez and Anita Soto Perez (f): Concern for the safety of the above has been fuelled by a series of threats, apparently made to stop Father Camilo Daniel, a well-known human rights activist in Chihuahua state, from continuing his work on behalf of the region's poor and dispossessed, particularly the indigenous population.

Keywords:CHILDREN / HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS - CATHOLIC /

WOMEN /

MEXICO AI Index: AMR 41/23/96 Network: UA-120/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 May 1996 Title:Mexico: further information on: Fear for safety Abstract:Alberto Velazquez, Guillermo Godinez Ramirez, Ricardo Ayala Lopez, Jaime Ramirez

Maza, Francisco Molina Cortez and his wife, all human rights activists; Amando Herrera Rios, aged 76, member of the Jesuit community, Eugenio Maurer Abalos, Jesuit priest, Alberto Velazquez Cruz, member of the Jesuit community, Salvador Quintero Gonzalez, member of the Jesuit community, Pablo Olivares Martinez, Jesuit priest; New names: Rafael Vera, assistant bishop, Jose Aviles, Jesuit Father, human rights activist: AI has received more information about the situation in Bachajon, Chiapas, which reinforces its concern for the safety of inhabitants of the community. The organization fears that the latest developments may herald an outbreak of violence against indigenous people, peasants and human rights workers in the area.

Keywords:AGED / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / PARAMILITARIES / PEASANTS /

RELIGIOUS GROUPS - CATHOLIC / RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS - CATHOLIC / SURVEILLANCE /

USA AI Index: AMR 51/39/96 Network: EXTRA-55/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:USA (Georgia): Further information on: death penalty: Ellis Wayne Felker Abstract:The above, who was scheduled to be executed in Georgia on 2 May 1996, received a

stay of execution 90 minutes before his execution was scheduled to take place. Keywords:STAY OF EXECUTION /


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USA AI Index: AMR 51/42/96 Network: EXTRA-79/96 Pages: 2 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:USA (Indiana): death penalty: Tommie J. Smith (aka Ziyon Yisrayah) Abstract:The above, a black man, is scheduled to be executed in Indiana on 14 June 1996. He

was one of two men convicted of the murder of a white police officer in Indianapolis in 1980. His co-defendant, Gregory Resnover, also black, was executed in 1994.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / MINORITIES / RACIAL DISCRIMINATION /

VENEZUELA AI Index: AMR 53/02/96 Network: UA-108/96 Pages: 1 Date: 25 April 1996 Title:Venezuela: further information on: arbitrary arrest /fear of torture

/harassment Abstract:Antonio Espinoza, David Capielo, human rights activist, Daisamir Capielo (f), aged 12,

Juan Carlos Corro, student leader: Antonio Espinoza and Juan Carlos Corro were released on 23 April 1996 after having been detained and held incommunicado since 18 April.

Keywords:CHILDREN / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / RELEASE / STUDENTS /

WOMEN /

MYANMAR AI Index: ASA 16/14/96 Network: EXTRA-73/96 Pages: 1 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:Myanmar: Fear of torture /legal concern: Dozens of pro-democracy activists

arrested Abstract:Over 45 pro-democracy activists have been arrested in the last two days from their

homes throughout Myanmar. AI fears that they may be facing torture and ill-treatment in custody and may have been arrested solely for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and association.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CENSORSHIP / FAMILIES / PARLIAMENTARIANS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS /

POSSIBLE POC /


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MYANMAR AI Index: ASA 16/16/96 Network: EXTRA-73/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 May 1996 Title:Myanmar: Further information on: Fear of torture /legal concern and new

concern: Prisoners of conscience Abstract:U Win Htein, Dr Aung Khin Sint, and some 90 other NLD activists, including at least

six women: AI has obtained the names of some 90 National League for Democracy activists who have been arrested in the last three days. The majority of those arrested are NLD members of parliament-elect. U Win Htein, who is not an MP, is the current NLD spokesman and a former prisoner of conscience. Dr Aung Khin Sint, another former prisoner of conscience was also rearrested.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CENSORSHIP / FAMILIES / PARLIAMENTARIANS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS /

POSSIBLE POC / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / REARREST / WOMEN /

MYANMAR AI Index: ASA 16/19/96 Network: EXTRA-73/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Myanmar: Further information on: fear of torture /legal concern / prisoners

of conscience: Over 200 pro-democracy activists now detained Abstract:New names: Win Win Htay, Ko Htay Win, Ko Myint Htay, Ko Min Min, Ko Aye Htun, Ko

May Wai, Ko Myo Khin, Ko Kyaw Zaw, Ko Thein Lin, U Po Aye: The total number of arrests of members of the National League for Democracy has risen to some 220 people over the last four days. AI is particularly concerned about the arrest of nine NLD youth members, as young detainees are at a higher risk of ill-treatment in custody. AI considers all of them to be prisoners of conscience.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / JUVENILES / PARLIAMENTARIANS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF

CONSCIENCE / STUDENTS /

CHINA AI Index: ASA 17/55/96 Network: EXTRA-56/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:China: Death penalty Abstract:Wu Yidong, Wei Yongling, Wu Zhe, Wang Kaiyou: The above were reportedly

sentenced to death for tax fraud on 18 April 1996. They were convicted of selling illegally purchased tax receipts.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE /


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INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/18/96 Network: EXTRA-43/96 Pages: 1 Date: 7 May 1996 Title:India: Further information on fear of ill-treatment /arbitrary arrest/medical

concern: 188 Bhutanese people from refugee camps in eastern Nepal Abstract:On 22 April 1996, 15 Buthanese people from a group of 285 detained at Jalpaiguri

District Jail, West Bengal, were allegedly beaten by jail guards with canes after protesting about inadequate provision of food in the jail. Three of them were injured and it is not known whether they have received any medical treatment.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / BHUTAN / ILL-HEALTH / PRISON CONDITIONS / PRISON STAFF / REFUGEES /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/19/96 Network: EXTRA-66/96 Pages: 1 Date: 14 May 1996 Title:India: Fear of arbitrary killing /fear for safety: Civilian electoral officials in

the state of Jammu and Kashmir Abstract:On 11 May 1996 a death threat was publicly issued by seven armed opposition groups

operating in the state of Jammu and Kashmir - Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, Al-Jihad, Al-Barq, Hiizbollah, Al-Umer and Hizb-ul-Momineen - threatening with death any civilian electoral official who carries out polling duties during the forthcoming elections.

Keywords:CIVIL SERVANTS / ELECTIONS / HARASSMENT / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/20/96 Network: UA-39/96 Pages: 1 Date: 16 May 1996 Title:India: Further information on death penalty Abstract:Gantela Vijayavardhana Rao, aged 25, Satuluri Chalapathi Rao, aged 24: The

Supreme Court hearing concerning the death sentences passed on the above was adjourned. The appeal is expected to come up for final hearing in July 1996.


INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/21/96 Network: EXTRA-66/96 Pages: 1 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:India: Further information on: Civilian electoral officials in the state of

Jammu and Kashmir Abstract:AI has received responses from the Hizbul Mujahideen and other components of the

United Jihad Council indicating that they support a peaceful boycott of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. AI reiterates its call on the seven armed opposition


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groups - Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, Al-Jihad, Al-Barq, Hizbollah, Al-Umer and Hizb-ul-Momineen - to publicly withdraw their death threat against civilian electoral officials who carry out polling duties during the forthcoming elections in the Kashmir valley.

Keywords:CIVIL SERVANTS / ELECTIONS / HARASSMENT / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/22/96 Network: EXTRA-75/96 Pages: 2 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:India: Fear for safety: Civilians in Jammu and Kashmir Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of civilians in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the

run-up to elections. In a situation where human rights violations are endemic, numerous fears have been expressed that security forces and armed groups backed by security forces (so-called "renegades") will use force to ensure that civilians vote in the elections.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / ELECTIONS / MILITARY / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES / PARAMILITARIES /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/23/96 Network: EXTRA-43/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 May 1996 Title:India: Further information on fear of ill-treatment /arbitrary arrest/medical

concern: 188 Bhutanese people from refugee camps in eastern Nepal. New incident: 90 Bhutanese detainees beaten at Berhampur Central Jail

Abstract:Approximately 90 Bhutanese people detained at Berhampur Central Jail, West Bengal,

were beaten with canes by jail guards. At least 50 people were reported injured, 12 of them seriously. Two detainees had to be hospitialized. The incident apparently happened when the detainees tried to lodge a complaint with the Jail Superintendent about the beating of two detainees the previous day.

Keywords:BHUTAN / ILL-HEALTH / NEPAL / PRISON CONDITIONS / PRISON STAFF / REFUGEES /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

INDIA AI Index: ASA 20/24/96 Network: EXTRA-75/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:India: Further information on Fear for safety: Civilians in Jammu and

Kashmir Abstract:AI continues to fear for the safety of civilians in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. On

23 May, the day of elections in Anantnag and Baramulla districts, there were widespread reports that security forces had forced people out of their houses to vote and threatened them with physical violence. Several peaceful demonstrations were held in opposition to the elections. In Baramulla the demonstration was


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broken up by police and security forces who used tear gas and batons and fired over the heads of the demonstrators.

Keywords:DEMONSTRATIONS / ELECTIONS / MILITARY / POLICE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

INDONESIA AI Index: ASA 21/24/96 Network: EXTRA-57/96 Pages: 1 Date: 25 April 1996 Title:Indonesia: Fear of torture /excesive use of force: Up to eight university

students in custody Abstract:Syaiful, Andi Sultan, Adnan, students: Up to eight university students are currently

believed to be in military detention on the island of Sulawesi, following riots sparked by a rise in public transport fares. There have been allegations that three students, named above, have been killed during the protests, reportedly as a result of beatings and ill-treatment.

Keywords:CIVIL UNREST / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / STUDENTS /

INDONESIA AI Index: ASA 21/25/96 Network: EXTRA-57/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 May 1996 Title:Indonesia: further information on: fear of torture /excesive use of force: Up

to eight university students in custody Abstract:Syaiful, Andi Sultan, Adnan, students: The eight university students have now been

released from military detention in Ujung Pandang, on the island of Sulawesi, following recent riots there. It has also been reported that the alleged excessive force used by the military against the protestors claimed another two lives.

Keywords:CIVIL UNREST / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / RELEASE / STUDENTS /

INDONESIA AI Index: ASA 21/26/96 Network: UA-263/95 Pages: 1 Date: 8 May 1996 Title:East Timor: further information on: arbitrary detention /fear of torture: At

least 20 East Timorese Abstract:New names: Maria Fatima Pereira (f), aged 38, Januario, aged 23, Carvalho Casto, aged

31, Raimundo de Jesus, aged 22, Jaimundo de Carvalho, aged 20: Of the group of up to 29 East Timorese arrested on 20 November 1995 as they attempted to travel to Australia by boat in order to seek asylum, the five named above have since been tried, convicted and imprisoned for unlawfully taking control of a boat from its captain. Maria Fatima Pereira received a one-year prison sentence, while the others were sentenced to nine months. AI is concerned that the trials may not have conformed to international standards.

Keywords:REFUGEES / TRIALS / WOMEN /


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Network: EXTRA-57/96 Pages: 1 Date: 13 May 1996 Title:Indonesia: further information on: fear of torture /excesive use of force: Abstract:Syaiful, Andi Sultan, Adnan, Siri Juana, Tasris and one other student: 12 soldiers are

to face court martial later this month for their role in the way that the demonstrations in Ujung Pandang were handled. The military authorities have confirmed that three people were killed during the protests, while independent lawyers claimed that a total of six people died (listed above).

Keywords:CIVIL UNREST / DEMONSTRATIONS / EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION / MILITARY / MILITARY

TRIBUNALS / STUDENTS /

INDONESIA AI Index: ASA 21/30/96 Network: UA-126/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 May 1996 Title:Indonesia /East Timor: Possible "disappearance": Antonio (last name not

known) Abstract:AI is seriously concerned for the safety and whereabouts of an East Timorese man,

Antonio, who was believed to have been arrested by the Indonesian Armed Forces from the town of Same in south-central East Timor around 13 May. He was arrested at the Parish Church at Same and was seen leaving the church in the custody of the soldiers who later returned declaring that Antonio had "run away".

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / MILITARY /

CAMBODIA AI Index: ASA 23/07/96 Network: UA-125/96 Pages: 1 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:Cambodia: Fear for safety /possible extrajudicial execution: Political

activists from the Khmer Nation Party: Thun Bun Ly Abstract:AI fears for the safety of political party activists and journalists in Phnom Penh,

following the possible extrajudicial execution of Thun Bun Ly, a newspaper editor and party worker with Khmer Nation Party. He was shot dead in broad daylight near his house on 18 May 1996.

Keywords:EDITORS / JOURNALISTS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION

CAMBODIA AI Index: ASA 23/08/96 Network: UA-125/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Cambodia: Further information on: Political activists from the Khmer Nation

Party (KNP): Thun Bun Ly.


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Abstract:Despite a heavy police presence, the funeral of the above, a newspaper editor, passed off without major incident on 23 May in Phnom Penh. No investigation has yet been initiated into the killing of Thun Bun Ly.

Keywords:EDITORS / JOURNALISTS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS / POSSIBLE EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTION

MALAYSIA AI Index: ASA 28/08/96 Network: UA-127/96 Pages: 2 Date: 22 May 1996 Title:Malaysia: Legal concern /possible prolonged detention without trial /

possible prisoners of conscience Abstract:Ibrahim Mohamad, Sabri Abdul Rani, Nasiruddin Ali, Fakhruddin Al-Rozi Abdullah:

Special Branch police officers arrested four former members of the Al Arqam Islamic Sufi sect at their homes in Kuala Lumpur and detained them without charge under the Internal Security Act. The above are believed to be held because of alleged attempts to revive the sect. AI believes that they are being held for the peaceful expression of their religious beliefs and calls on the Malaysian Government to either charge them with a recognisable criminal offence or release them.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL / POSSIBLE POC / RELIGIOUS

GROUPS - ISLAMIC /

SRI LANKA AI Index: ASA 37/09/96 Network: UA-115/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Sri Lanka: "Disappearance" Abstract:Kulandavel Mahesan (19), Murugupillai Kiruparan, Markandu Jeevarasa (20): The three

young Tamil men above have "disappeared" following their arrest by members of the Special Task Force at Tirukovil on 29 March 1996 as they were cycling toward Kolavil, their home village.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / MINORITIES /


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TAIWAN AI Index: ASA 38/05/96 Network: EXTRA-01/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Taiwan (China): Further information on: death penalty /legal concern

/medical concern: Liu Chi-hsun Abstract:The above has exhausted all appeals and could be executed at any time. Two

applications for a retrial have already been rejected and he is awaiting the result of another one. Liu Chi-hsun, a county council member who was sentenced to death on charges of murder, claims that he was convicted on the basis of confessions extracted under torture.

Keywords:CONFESSIONS / DEATH SENTENCE / ILL-HEALTH / LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES /

STAY OF EXECUTION /

VIET NAM AI Index: ASA 41/04/96 Network: UA-112/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 April 1996 Title:Viet Nam: Death penalty: Duong The Tung, aged 19 Abstract:AI is gravely concerned that the above, sentenced to death on 16 April 1996, faces

execution by firing squad if appeals against the sentence fail. He was found guilty of murdering a policeman during New Year celebrations in February 1996.


VIET NAM AI Index: ASA 41/05/96 Network: UA-116/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Viet Nam: Death penalty: Phung Thi Tho (f) Abstract:The above was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to death. She faces execution by

firing squad if appeals against the sentence fail. Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / WOMEN /

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES AI Index: EUR 04/04/96 Network: UA-101/96 Pages: 1 Date: 14 May 1996 Title:Russia/Azerbaijan: Further information on: fear of forcible repatriation /fear

for safety /death penalty Abstract:Rahim Hasan oglu Qaziyev and Ayaz Mutalibov: AI has been informed that the

Russian authorities have decided not to forcibly repatriate former Azerbaijani President Ayaz Mutalibov to Azerbaijan and he was released from detention on 12 May 1996.


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Keywords:AZERBAIJAN / DEATH SENTENCE / POLITICIANS / REFOULEMENT / RELEASE / RUSSIAN FEDERATION /

ALBANIA AI Index: EUR 11/11/96 Network: UA-50/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Albania: further information on: possible prisoners of conscience Abstract:Sulejman Rrahman Mekollari, Dilaver Ibrahim Dauti, Lirim Servet Veliu, Gani Koro (1);

Elvira Shapllo (f), Vladimir Qiriaqi, Jani Bardho and Thoma Ngjelo (2); Sami Meta, Kristaq Mosko, Timoshenko Pekmezi and Tare Isufi (3): The Court of Appeal found the first group of defendants (1) guilty of anti-constitutional activity and confirmed their sentences as follows: S. Mekollari - four years' imprisonment; L. Veliu - two years' imprisonment; G. Koro - three years' imprisonment suspended for 18 months. The district court of Gjirokaster acquitted the second group (2) of charges of "distributing anti-constitutional materials". There is no further information on the case of Sami Meta and co-defendants.

Keywords:ACADEMICS / AGED / ARTISTS / BUSINESS PEOPLE / CENSORSHIP / POSSIBLE POC /

ALBANIA AI Index: EUR 11/12/96 Network: EXTRA-74/96 Pages: 2 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:Albania: Arbitrary detention /Ill-treatment: Activists and supporters of

opposition parties. Abstract:In the run-up to national elections on 26 May 1996, there have been numerous reports

that members of opposition parties, in particular the Socialist Party -formerly the Albanian communist party- have been arbitrarily detained and ill-treated by police. AI fears that this pattern of harassment may worsen in the final approach to the elections.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / ELECTIONS / HARASSMENT / OPPOSITION POLITICIANS / POLITICAL

ACTIVISTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

DENMARK AI Index: EUR 18/01/96 Network: EXTRA-76/96 Pages: 2 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:Denmark: Fear of refoulement Abstract:Anna Mkrtychan and Alexander Mkrtychan: The above, an English teacher,

interpreter and philologist, and her husband, a dentist, both ethnic Armenians from Chechnya, face forcible return to the Russian Federation on 28 May 1996 where they may be at serious risk of arbitrary detention, ill-treatment or torture. Their applications for asylum in Denmark were rejected on appeal and they have been issued with a deportation order to return to Moscow.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / ASYLUM / DENTISTS / ETHNIC GROUPS / REFOULEMENT / RUSSIAN

FEDERATION / TEACHERS / TRANSLATORS /


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TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/61/96 Network: EXTRA-59/96 Pages: 1 Date: 26 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Torture /fear of torture Abstract:Mahmut Yilmaz, Ahmet Askin Dogan, Bulent Karakas, Elif Kahyaoglu (f), Mustafa

Bayram Misir, Haci Ferhan Temiz, Deniz Kartal (f), Hulya Yesilyurt (f), Ozgur Yilmaz, Ibrahim Ethem Altun, Selda Salman (f), Mestan Dincer, Yunus Bakihan Camurdan, Hanife (family name unknown), Mehmet Horus, Mehmet Karaman, Ender Turan, Gokcen Zorcu, Faruk Adiguzel, Murat Yurdakul, Nurdan Baysahan (f), Ozgur Tufekci, Musa Ceylan, Yekbun Uzun, all students: Twenty-four students, detained with others on 17 and 19 April, in connection with protests against the introduction of student fees, are reportedly still being held incommunicado in Ankara Police Headquarters. Released detainees have alleged that Mahmut Yilmaz, Ahmet Askin Dogan and Bulent Karakas have been tortured and that female students have been threatened with rape.

Keywords:INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / SEXUAL HARASSMENT / STUDENTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/62/96 Network: EXTRA-60/96 Pages: 1 Date: 26 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: Hayrettin Kanat Abstract:On 24 April 1996 at 2am in the Sutculer district of Antalya, plainclothes police

searched the home of Hayrettin Kanat, a Kurdish construction worker, before forcibly taking him away in handcuffs. His family have since made inquiries with the Sanay and the Cumhuriyet police as well as with Antalya Police Headquarters, but all have denied any knowledge of his detention and there is now grave concern for his safety.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CONSTRUCTION WORKERS / MINORITIES / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/63/96 Network: EXTRA-61/96 Pages: 1 Date: 30 April 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: Talat Turkoglu Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of the above who has not been seen since 1 April 1996

and is feared to have "disappeared" in police custody. He has been on trial and in prison several times charged with membership of an illegal organization. His wife reported that somebody appeared to have entered her home three or four times since he went missing and thinks that she herself has been followed.

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / FAMILIES / SURVEILLANCE /


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TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/64/96 Network: EXTRA-62/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of torture /medical concern Abstract:Sabiha Budak (f), aged 18, Incigul Basel (f), aged 22, Mehtap Kurucay (f), aged 19, Filiz

Ozturk (f), aged 23; all journalists working for the weekly newspaper Alinteri (Toil): Fears for the safety of the above, detained on 3 May and taken into incommunicado detention at the Anti-Terror Branch of Istanbul Police Headquarters, have been greatly heightened by reports that they were beaten as they were taken into custody, and that one of them has since been transferred to intensive care in hospital.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / JOURNALISTS / JUVENILES / PHOTOGRAPHS /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/65/96 Network: EXTRA-59/96 Pages: 1 Date: 7 May 1996 Title:Turkey: further information on: torture /fear of torture Abstract:Mahmut Yilmaz, Ahmet Askin Dogan, Bulent Karakas, Elif Kahyaoglu (f), Deniz Kartal

(f), Nurdan Baysahan (f), Ozgur Tufekci, all students: The 24 students detained on 17 and 19 April in Ankara were taken to court on 1 May. The seven named above were charged and committed to prison to await trial, the others were released.

Keywords:RELEASE / STUDENTS / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/67/96 Network: EXTRA-62/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Further information on: Fear of torture /Medical concern Abstract:Sabiha Budak (f), aged 18, Incigul Basel (f), aged 22, Mehtap Kurucay (f), aged 19, Filiz

Ozturk (f), aged 23; all working for the weekly newspaper Alinteri (Toil): Incigul Basel was released on 4 May but there is no further information as to her current health situation. Other detainees reported that Mehtap Kurucay was seen to be in a very poor state due to torture.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / JOURNALISTS / PHOTOGRAPHS / RELEASE /

TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/68/96 Network: EXTRA-63/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of torture /health concern


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Abstract:Ferzende Abi, Kurd aged 36, Sirin Abi, wife of Ferzende Abi, Bazi Bor, Ahmet Abi, Aziz Timur and 17 others: AI is concerned for the safety of around 20 people who have been taken into police custoody in Van. According to testimony given by their children, Ferzende Abi, a former board member of the now defunct Democracy Party, who suffers from a heart condition, was severely beaten with rifle butts. His condition deteriorated in custody and he went into a coma. He was transferred on 5 May to the Van State Hospital and is being treated in intensive care.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / MINORITIES / POLITICIANS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/69/96 Network: EXTRA-67/96 Pages: 1 Date: 14 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture Abstract:Mustafa Genc, one unidentified individual, friend of the above, Mahmut Ocak: Mustafa

Genc, correspondent in Adana for monthly Barikat, and his unidentified friend have not been seen since 9 May 1996, when they set out on a car journey from Osmaniye to Istanbul. It is thought that both may have been detained in or near Adana. The night after his departure, police searched Genc's home and reportedly police have been waiting outside the house ever since. The following day, Mahmut Ocak, another friend of his, was detained in Istanbul.

Keywords:JOURNALISTS / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/71/96 Network: EXTRA-69/96 Pages: 1 Date: 17 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture Abstract:Hanife Ruzgar (f) aged 47, Aycan Ruzgar (f) aged 27, Hanife's daughter, Fatma Ruzgar

(f) aged 30, Hanife's daughter, Medeni Ruzgar, Fatma's husband: Four members of the Ruzgar family were taken into detention in their house in the Camlica quarter of Batman on 13 May 1996, reportedly by Special Operations Team members, who then reportedly occupied the family home for four days, holding another daughter. The latter has since been released but it is not known where the four named above are being held or whether their detention has been duly registered.

Keywords:FAMILIES / HARASSMENT / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/72/96 Network: EXTRA-63/96 Pages: 1 Date: 21 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Further information on: fear of torture /health concern Abstract:Ferzende Abi, Kurd aged 36, Sirin Abi, wife of Ferzende Abi, Bazi Bor, Ahmet Abi,

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report the three first named above were taken to court, charged and committed to prison. Ferzende Abi appeared in court with his arm bandaged while Sirin Abi was seen to be unable to walk, apparently due to torture. Three people detained with them, Ali Sahin, Dundar Sahin and Hidir Oter, were released.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / POLITICIANS / RELEASE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / WOMEN /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/73/96 Network: EXTRA-77/96 Pages: 1 Date: 22 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Fear of "disappearance" /fear of torture: Ozcan Elci Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of the above, a 32-year-old shopkeeper from Altinova

and a father of five, who was detained on 15 May when on business in Guroymak, province of Bitlis. His detention in the street was witnessed by people who then informed his family. Reportedly, he continues to be held incommunicado at an unknown location, presumably by the gendarmerie. It is not known whether his detention has been duly registered and acknowledged by the authorities.

Keywords:INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / SHOP-KEEPERS / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

TURKEY AI Index: EUR 44/74/96 Network: EXTRA-77/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Turkey: Further information on: Fear of "disappearance": Ozcan Elci Abstract:The above, a shopkeeper and a father of five, was released on 23 May 1996.

Reportedly, he had been held by the gendarmerie in Bitlis and was severely tortured. No charges were brought against him.

Keywords:RELEASE / SHOP-KEEPERS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

RUSSIAN FEDERATION AI Index: EUR 46/23/96 Network: EXTRA-34/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Russian Federation (Chechen Republic): Civilians under Russian

bombardment and new concern: Fear for safety of civilians in Shali Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of up to 50,000 civilians in the Chechen settlement of

Shalit which it is feared will come under indiscriminate attack from the Russian forces that are surrounding it.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / DISPLACED PEOPLE / REFUGEES /

RUSSIAN FEDERATION AI Index: EUR 46/24/96 Network: EXTRA-34/96 Pages: 1 Date: 1 May 1996


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Title:Russian Federation - Chechen Republic: further information on: Fear for safety /possible extrajudicial executions /fear of torture: Civilians under Russian bombardment. Continued fear for safety of civilians in Shali

Abstract:AI continues to be concerned for the safety of about 50,000 civilians remaining in the

Chechen town of Shali. It was reported that on 26 April 1996 an attack from Russian forces resulted in at least 11 injuries among the civilians and that a humanitarian convoy attempting to flee Shali was opened fire on by Russian forces.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / ATTACKS / DISPLACED PEOPLE / REFUGEES /

RUSSIAN FEDERATION AI Index: EUR 46/25/96 Network: EXTRA-34/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 May 1996 Title:Russian Federation - Chechen Republic: Further information on: Fear for

safety /possible extrajudicial executions /fear of torture; new concern: Fear for safety of ciivilians in Urus Martan: Civilians under Russian bombardment

Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of about 40,000 civilians in the Chechen town of Urus

Martan. Reportedly Urus Martan came under attack with tank and mortar fire from Russian federal forces on the night of 9 May 1996. At least one person has been injured.

Keywords:ARMED CONFLICT / REFUGEES /

BELARUS AI Index: EUR 49/02/96 Network: UA-130/96 Pages: 2 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Belarus: Health concern /prisoners of conscience Abstract:Yuri Khadyka, 57, Vyacheslav Sivchyk, 34: AI is concerned for the well-being of two

prisoners of conscience currently awaiting trial in Belarus. The above, both leaders of the Belorussian Popular Front have been hospitalized as a result of a hunger-strike they began in protest at their arrest after a recent rally commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power station disaster.

Keywords:ANNIVERSARIES / DEMONSTRATIONS / ENVIRONMENTALISTS / HUNGER-STRIKE / ILL-HEALTH /

PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /


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UKRAINE AI Index: EUR 50/06/96 Network: EXTRA-06/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 April 1996 Title:Ukraine: Further information on: fear of imminent execution: Vitaly

Gumenyuk Abstract:President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine assured that he would devote special attention

to Gumenyuk's case after being urged to stop the execution during a Plenary Session of the Council of Europe. By joining the Council of Europe, Ukraine has committed itself to abolish the death penalty within three years and to impose an immediate moratorium on executions.

Keywords:COUNCIL OF EUROPE / DEATH PENALTY / DEATH SENTENCE /

UZBEKISTAN AI Index: EUR 62/08/96 Network: UA-228/95 Pages: 1 Date: 15 May 1996 Title:Uzbekistan: Further information on "disappearance" Abstract:Abduvali Mirzoyev, Islamic preacher, Ramazan Matkarimov, his assistant: There is

still no news of the whereabouts of the above who "disappeared" on 29 August 1995 from the airport in Tashkent, reportedly after being detained by people believed to have been officers of the National Security Service (SNB).

Keywords:DISAPPEARANCES / RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS - ISLAMIC /

CROATIA AI Index: EUR 64/10/96 Network: EXTRA-78/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 May 1996 Title:Croatia: Ill-treatment /health concern /conscientious objection: Niksa Violic Abstract:The above, a 20-year-old Jehovah's Witness who refused to carry arms because of his

religious convictions, was allegedly severely beaten by military police in Split on 16 and 17 May 1996. He is reportedly now in the Firula hospital in Split. AI fears that the Croatian Army may be putting pressure on the hospital to allow his discharge and return to military police custody where he could face further ill-treatment.

Keywords:CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS / CONSCRIPTION / ILL-HEALTH / MILITARY POLICE / RELIGIOUS

GROUPS - JEHOVAH'S WITNESS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AI Index: EUR 70/10/96 Network: EXTRA-58/96 Pages: 2 Date: 26 April 1996 Title:Yugoslavia, Kosovo province: Arbitrary detentions /torture Abstract:Since several Serbs, some of them police officers, were shot dead or wounded on 22

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many ethnic Albanians. Most have been released within 24 hours and some have reported that they were tortured in custudy.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / ETHNIC GROUPS / POLICE / POLICE AS VICTIMS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT

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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AI Index: EUR 70/12/96 Network: EXTRA-58/96 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Yugoslavia, Kosovo province: Further information on arbitrary detentions

/torture Abstract:Nazmi Kabashi, Shaqir Kryeziu, Ramush Ahmeti, Ramush Sylaj, Ahmet Aliu, Halim

Baftiu, Dr Mehmet Alibegu, Alush Gashi, Reshat Sinani, Gazmend Arifi, Muhamet Pajaziti, Avni Krasniqi and others: Arrests of ethnic Albanians and reports of their torture or ill-treatment in custody have continued following incidents in Kosovo province in which five Serbs were shot dead and others wounded. There have been reports of mass arrests in Stimlje where a police officer was shot dead on 22 April 1996.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / ETHNIC GROUPS / MASS ARREST / POLICE / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/11/96 Network: UA-105/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Bahrain: Further information on: fear of torture /legal concern: Sa'id

al-'Asboul. Abstract:The above, a civil engineer and businessman, was released without charge or trial on

21 April 1996, eight days after his detention. Keywords:BUSINESS PEOPLE / ENGINEERS / RELEASE /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/12/96 Network: UA-29/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Bahrain: Further information on legal concern: Ahmad al-Shamlan Abstract:On 21 April 1996, the State Security Court ordered the release pending trial of the

above, a 54-year-old lawyer. It scheduled a hearing for the ruling on 5 May 1996. He was charged with possessing and acquiring literature containing false information and spreading it abroad.

Keywords:CENSORSHIP / CONDITIONAL RELEASE / LAWYERS /

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Date: 8 May 1996 Title:Bahrain: Further information on: Fear of torture /legal concern: Ahmad

al-Shamlan Abstract:On 5 May 1996 the State Security Court acquitted the above, a 54-year-old lawyer and

writer, of charges of possessing and acquiring literature containing false information and distributing such information. He had previously been released pending trial.

Keywords:LAWYERS / WRITERS /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/14/96 Network: UA-67/96 Pages: 1 Date: 8 May 1996 Title:Bahrain: further information on arbitrary detention /fear of torture Abstract:Zahra Salman Hilal (f), Nazi Karimi (f); released: Muna Habib al-Sharrakhi (f), Iman

Salman Hilal (f), Na'ima 'Abbas (f), Huda Salih al-Jallawi (f), Mariam Ahmad al-Mu'min (f), Zahra 'Abdali (f): Nazi Karimi and Zahra Salman Hilal remain in incommunicado detention whereas the other women have been released.

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / WOMEN /

BAHRAIN AI Index: MDE 11/15/96 Network: UA-67/96 Pages: 1 Date: 9 May 1996 Title:Bahrain: further information on arbitrary detention /fear of torture Abstract:Nazi Karimi (f), Zahra Salman Hilal (f): The above were released in the second week of

May 1996; all the eight women named in UA 67/96 have now been released. Keywords:RELEASE / WOMEN /

EGYPT AI Index: MDE 12/11/96 Network: UA-110/96 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Egypt: Death penalty Abstract:'Awda Mohammad Hassan, 'Abdu 'Atiya Sulayman, Medhat Fou'ad Ahmad,

Mohammad Isma'il Makawy: The above have been sentenced to death for drug trafficking or murder in three separate cases over the past two weeks.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / DRUG TRAFFICKING /

EGYPT AI Index: MDE 12/12/96 Network: EXTRA-51/96 Pages: 1 Date: 10 May 1996


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Title:Egypt: Further information on: Death penalty Abstract:Mohammad 'Abd al-Ra'uf Mahmoud, aged 34, Ayman Kamal Mohammad, aged 21,

'Abd al-Nasser Abu Kharouf, aged 25: The death sentences passed on the three men named above, alleged members of a banned Islamist armed group, were reportedly approved by the Mufti, the highest religious authority in the country. They will now be passed on to President Mubarak or his nominee for ratification. AI fears that the executions may be imminent.

Keywords:DEATH SENTENCE / TRIALS /

IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/14/96 Network: UA-113/96 Pages: 2 Date: 30 April 1996 Title:Iran: Forcible return /fear for safety: Mehrdad Kavoussi Abstract:AI is concerned for the safety of the above, an Iranian asylum-seeker in Turkey, who

was arrested by Turkish police on 25 April 1996 and forcibly returned to Iran. He is a member of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, an armed opposition group.

Keywords:NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AS VICTIMS / REFOULEMENT / REFUGEES / SECOND

GOVERNMENTS / TURKEY / UNHCR /

IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/15/96 Network: UA-107/93 Pages: 2 Date: 30 April 1996 Title:Iran: Further information on death penalty Abstract:Salim Saberniah, Mustafa Ghaderi: The above were executed in Orumiyeh prison on

10 April 1996. No information that their executions were imminent was received beforehand. They had been arrested in 1990 when trying to cross the border into Turkey and had been sentenced to death by an Islamic Revolutionary Court after conviction of opposition to the Islamic Republic of Iran, related to their activities in Komaleh, a Kurdish armed opposition group.

Keywords:EXECUTION / MINORITIES / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AS VICTIMS /


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IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/16/96 Network: UA-113/96 Pages: 1 Date: 15 May 1996 Title:Iran: Further information on: forcible return /fear for safety: Mehrdad

Kavoussi Abstract:The above, forcibly returned to Iran from Turkey on 25 April 1996, is being held in a

detention centre in Tehran controlled by the Ministry of Information. The legal basis for any such detention is unknown, but it is feared that, if true, he may be held in incommunicado detention and at risk of torture or ill-treatment.

Keywords:INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AS VICTIMS / PHOTOGRAPHS /

REFOULEMENT / SECOND GOVERNMENTS / TURKEY /

IRAN AI Index: MDE 13/17/96 Network: UA-124/96 Pages: 1 Date: 17 May 1996 Title:Iran: Unacknowledged detention /fear of "disappearance": Ayatollah Ya'sub

al-Din Rastgari Abstract:The above, a 70-year-old religious figure critical of government policies, was

reportedly detained in February and taken to an unknown destination. Since then, no news has been received as to his whereabouts or circumstances.

Keywords:PHOTOGRAPHS / RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS - ISLAMIC / UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/33/96 Network: UA-96/96 Pages: 1 Date: 13 May 1996 Title:Israel /Palestinian Authority: further information on: Torture / legal concern:

Adib Muhammad Ziadeh Abstract:The above, who was arrested without warrant in Ramallah on 8 March 1996 and was

reportedly tortured, remains in custody in Jericho prison, having been taken numerous times to the hospital. He has not been charged with any offence.

Keywords:ILL-HEALTH / STUDENTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT / UNLAWFUL DETENTION /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/34/96 Network: EXTRA-70/96 Pages: 1 Date: 20 May 1996 Title:Israel /Palestinian Authority: Prisoner of conscience: Dr Iyad al-Sarraj Abstract:The above, a prominent human rights defender, is in detention after being questioned

about a recent interview he gave to the New York Times on 6 May 1996 in which he described human rights violations under the Palestinian Authority, including arbitrary arrests and torture. AI believes that he is a prisoner of conscience.


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Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CENSORSHIP / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/35/96 Network: EXTRA-70/96 Pages: 1 Date: 24 May 1996 Title:Israel /Palestinian Authority: Further information on prisoner of

conscience: Dr Iyad al-Sarraj. Abstract:The above, a prominent human rights defender, who was arrested on 18 May, remains

in custody in Gaza. He was questioned about a recent interview he gave to the New York Times on 6 May 1996 in which he was critical of human rights abuses in the Palestinian Authority.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / CENSORSHIP / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE /

ISRAEL AI Index: MDE 15/36/96 Network: EXTRA-70/96 Pages: 1 Date: 28 May 1996 Title:Israel /Palestinian Authority: Further information on prisoner of

Conscience: Dr Iyad al-Sarraj Abstract:The above, a human rights defender who had been detained for eight days, was

released on 26 May 1996. The Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens' Rights is said to be planning to sue the Attorney-General for the unlawful arrest of Dr Sarraj.

Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE / RELEASE /

JORDAN AI Index: MDE 16/03/96 Network: UA-121/96 Pages: 1 Date: 8 May 1996 Title:Jordan: Death penalty Abstract:Jamil al-Shish, 'Ibayd al-Shish: On 22 April 1996 the above were sentenced to death by

the Higher Criminal Court in Amman, after having been found guilty of the premeditated murder of their sister.



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TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/09/96 Network: UA-271/95 Pages: 1 Date: 23 April 1996 Title:Tunisia: further information on: possible prisoners of conscience / torture

/health concern Abstract:Bachir Abid, Ali Jallouli, Abdel Moumens Belanes: Ali Jallouli and Abdel Moumens

Belanes were released on bail on 16 and 17 April 1996, respectively, pending their trial. Bachir Abod had already been released on bail. All three of them had been arrested and held in illegally prolonged incommunicado detention in the Ministry of the Interior, where they were allegedly tortured.

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / STUDENTS / TORTURE/ILL-TREATMENT /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/10/96 Network: UA-271/95 Pages: 1 Date: 3 May 1996 Title:Tunisia: further information on: possible prisoner of conscience / torture

/health concern: Bachir Abid Abstract:The above was rearrested on 16 April 1996 on the university campus in Sfax after

having been previously held in incommunicado detention for four months. AI is again concerned that he may be detained as a prisoner of conscience and that he may be at further risk of torture or ill-treatment.

Keywords:INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / POSSIBLE POC / REARREST / STUDENTS /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/11/96 Network: UA-271/95 Pages: 1 Date: 13 May 1996 Title:Tunisia: further information on: possible prisoner of conscience / torture

/health concern: Bachir Abid Abstract:The above was released on 10 May 1996 pending trial in Sfax on 26 May 1996. AI

remains concerned that he may be tried as a prisoner of consciece. Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / POSSIBLE POC / STUDENTS /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/12/96 Network: EXTRA-64/96 Pages: 1 Date: 13 May 1996 Title:Tunisia: Fear of ill-treatment or torture /probable prisoner of conscience:

Frej Fenniche Abstract:AI is concerned at the arrest and incommunicado detention of the above, executive

director of the Arab Institute of Human Rights. He was arrested at Tunis airport on


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10 May as he was about to board a plane to France to attend an international meeting on human rights.

Keywords:ARBITRARY ARREST / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION / POSSIBLE POC /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/13/96 Network: EXTRA-64/96 Pages: 1 Date: 16 May 1996 Title:Tunisia: Further information on: fear of ill-treatment or torture / probable

prisoner of conscience: Frej Fenniche Abstract:The above was released from incommunicado detention on 14 May 1996. He was

allegedly charged with possessing documents deemed to be damaging to national interests, disturbing public order and insulting the authorities. He is free pending the completion of the judicial inquiry.

Keywords:CONDITIONAL RELEASE / HARASSMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PHOTOGRAPHS / POSSIBLE

POC /

TUNISIA AI Index: MDE 30/14/96 Network: EXTRA-71/96 Pages: 1 Date: 20 May 1996 Title:Tunisia: Legal concern /probable prisoner of conscience: Khemais

Chammari Abstract:The above, a prominent human rights activist and a member of the Tunisian

parliament, representing the Social Democratic Movement, was arrested on 18 May 1996. His current arrest may have been sparked by his consistent refusal to stop his political and human rights work, and in particular could be related to the recent case against Tunisian human rights activist Frej Fenniche (see Extra 64/96).

Keywords:HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS / PARLIAMENTARIANS / POSSIBLE POC /


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KEYWORD INDEX (SUBJECTS) For example, if you want information on abductions, look up 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. A figure 1 after a keyword indicates substantial or important information on that topic. 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 COMMUTATION


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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 ETHNIC GROUPS EUR 70/09/96 EXECUTION


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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 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


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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 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AS VICTIMS MDE 12/09/96 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 POLITICAL PRISONERS ASA 16/12/96 MDE 29/05/96 MDE 29/08/96 POLITICIANS


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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


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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 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


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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 MDE 15/25/96 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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