 | 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.
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 | 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.
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 | 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.
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