Jordan

UK: European Court Ruling Sends Mixed Message on Torture

On: January 18, 2012

In: Abu Qatada, Europe/Central Asia, Human Rights in the European Union, Jordan, Othman, Press release, Torture, United Kingdom

The European Court of Human Rights ruling on January 17, 2012, against the deportation of a Jordanian national from the United Kingdom could have serious consequences for human rights protection in Europe, said th…Continue Reading

Jordan/EU: Torture Prevention Insufficient

On: May 11, 2011

In: Jordan, Jordan prisons, Middle East/N. Africa, Press release, Torture

Jordan should take steps to prevent torture in light of recent allegations of severe abuse there. European and Arab national human rights institutions are discussing the subject on May 11, 2011, in Berlin, with th…Continue Reading