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Chad: Charge or Release Political Detainees
The Chadian government should charge or release persons arrested following a February coup attempt, Human Rights Watch said today. At least eight individuals, and possibly many more, remain in custody following the lifting of the state of emergency on March 15.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 19-Mar-2008 06:00

UN: Rights Council Remains Timid in Face of Abuses
Darfur Resolution Provides Basis for Further Action The UN Human Rights Council closed its fourth regular session today having failed to take action to address many of the world?s most urgent human rights situations, Human Rights Watch said today. The council adoption of a compromise text regarding the crisis in Darfur, however, was a welcome if small step forward.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 30-Mar-2007 07:00