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«Disappearances»
in the “war on terror”


On International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August, the world pays special attention to the plight of those held in secret and unacknowledged detention. An unknown number of “war on terror” detainees are held in secret custody in unknown locations.
 
 

Uzbek refugees under threat in Kyrgyzstan

Uzbekistani authorities have pursued refugees by various means on Kyrgyz territory. Warrants were issued for the arrest of more than 350 men – the entire male population of the refugee camp.

 
 

Nepal: Children caught in the conflict

For more than nine years a conflict has raged in Nepal between government security forces and fighters of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). The conflict has had a devastating effect on all sections of Nepali society – but especially on the lives of children.

 
 
 
 
 
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