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- The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands gave a speech at the ToT closing ceremony
- Seminar of dialogue on the amending laws and the new developments in the death penalty
- EU-Jordan Subcommittee on Human rights: briefing note
- Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders Publishes 2009 Report
 | Syria: Investigate Sednaya Prison Deaths The Syrian government should order an independent investigation into the deadly shooting of inmates by military police at Sednaya prison two weeks ago and make the findings public, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch also called on the authorities to immediately make public the names of those killed or injured in the incident. ... Read more... |
 | Failed Responsibility: Iraqi Refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon A refugee crisis was feared before the coalition invasion of Iraq in 2003, but it came later than anticipated, and on a greater scale. It started not because of the military action, but two years later, when American efforts to rebuild the country faltered, violence escalated, and civilians became the targets of insurgent groups and sectarian militias. And while exact numbers are uncertain,... Read more... |
 | The Jordanian Landlords and Tenants Law Summary and Recommendations According to the Landlords and Tenants Law (the Law) of Jordan, all leases negotiated before the year 2000, will expire by the end of the year 2010. It is estimated that the majority of existing leases within Amman will expire under this law, throwing the Jordanian rental market-especially for commercial properties-into chaos. ... Read more... |
 | Human Rights Watch Letter to Jordanian Prime Minister Dahabi on the Draft NGO and Public Assembly La Eng. Nader Dahabi Prime Minister Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dear Prime Minister, We write to urge you to withdraw the current draft laws on charitable societies (NGO Law) and public gatherings (Assembly Law) from consideration of the House of Deputies and the House of Senators respectively because they are in clear violation... Read more... |
 | Lebanon: Irene Khan urges action on human rights Secretary General Irene Khan called on top Lebanese officials today to reaffirm their commitment to human rights by taking concrete action, including the creation of a fully independent judicial system. ... Read more... |
ACHRS News
- The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands gave a speech at the ToT closing ceremony
- Seminar of dialogue on the amending laws and the new developments in the death penalty
- EU-Jordan Subcommittee on Human rights: briefing note
- The Arab Coalition took part in the World Coalition agaist the Death Penalty General Assembly
- ACHRS Elected to WCADP Steering Committee
Arab and International
- Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders Publishes 2009 Report
- Comments of the Jordanian Network of Civil Society Organizations on the Society Law
- Amnesty International Publishes 2009 "State of the World's Human Rights" Report
- HRW: Jordan: End Administrative Detention
- UN urges Iraq to implement a moratorium on executions
- Participate in the Debate on the CEDAW in Jordan
- Aid Agencies Call for Suspension of Enhanced EU-Israel Agreements
- End Unlawful Attacks and Meet Gaza's Emergency Needs
- Palestinian human rights community calls for international action
- Statement of Solidarity with Iraqi Journalist Muntazir El Zaydi and the demand for his release
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