Document #1294829

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Anti-terrorism law opens door to new human rights violations [MDE 16/012/2006]

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE160122006

ecoi.net description:
New Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) became law on 1 November 2006, despite concerns about overly broad scope defined as “terrorist activities" and non-conformity to international human rights law
Country:
Jordan
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE160122006
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
7 November 2006
Document ID:
1294829 (former ID 60631)

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