UN investigator will probe rights, war on terror

[maddezmom]

UN investigator will probe rights, war on terror

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GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The U.N.'s top human rights body moved on Wednesday to increase scrutiny of how the so-called "war on terror" is being waged worldwide by appointing a special investigator to monitor governments' actions.

The move comes in the wake of increased concern by United Nations and human rights groups that some countries have used post-September 11 crackdowns to stifle opposition groups.

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights also said any "response to terrorism" must "conform to international treaties on human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law".

The not-yet-named special investigator would report back to next year's session on ways for countries to improve protection of rights while also combating terrorism, according to a resolution approved by the commission.
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more:http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L21610105.htm

[stopthegop]

1. this 'United Nations Commission on Human Rights '..

is that the one with Lybia and Cuba on it?
and I'm listening to them...why?

[maddezmom]

2. maybe because it's a good idea?

<<The resolution, presented by Mexico and co-sponsored by several Latin American and European states, was passed unanimously by the body's 53 member countries, which end their annual six-week session on Friday.>>

[Noon_Blue_Apples]

3. ya, they even have those americans...

what a farce (sarcasm off)

it's called inclusion, want these nations to change? including them in the international community is not a bad tact imho.

Do you favour unilateralism?

Are you concerned with the loss of civil liberties in the US or is that all left wing fear mongering?

I know, it's too bad everyone can't be a canadian or swede.

Bill

[damnraddem]

4. Yeah, some backward countries may have ...

"some countries have used post-September 11 crackdowns to stifle opposition groups." You know, backward countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United States.