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Emergency powers should be limited and proportionate - UN anti-terrorism expert
In her latest report, UN Special Rapporteur on counterterrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, addresses the human rights challenges of states of emergencies in the context of countering terrorism.
13 March 2018

Living in a state of fear
ISIL has engaged in widespread and systematic human rights violations of the most serious kinds in the Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq, according to a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on countering terrorism. Civilians living under ISIL have furthermore suffered from the airstrikes conducted by the international coalition of States.
30 July 2015

Armed drones: calls for greater transparency and accountability
The Human Rights Council brings the debate on the use of armed drones to the fore, urging States to be more transparent and to promptly investigate allegations of violations.
20 October 2014

Fair trial and due process in the counter-terrorism context
Experts and practitioners discuss how to better protect human rights while responding to terrorism in Europe.
18 July 2012

UN expert on counterterrorism urges for international action for victims’ rights, their protection and compensation
UN expert calls for international action to recognize and protect rights of terrorism victims and an offer of compensation
5 July 2012

Realizing the rights of victims of terrorism
Victims of terrorism require immediate assistance and long term medical and psycho-social support, as well as financial assistance to rebuild their lives, says UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay.
22 August 2011

Securing fair trials for terrorist suspects
UN meeting for Southeast Asia seeks human rights safeguards for persons accused of terrorist acts.
11 March 2011

Safeguard privacy while countering terrorism, says Special Rapporteur
In his latest report to the Human Rights Council, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism Martin Scheinin recommends greater regulation of anti-terrorism measures affecting the right to privacy.
24 February 2010

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