HRC on sept. 11

Commissioner for Human Rights
01/09/2011
Ten years of “global war on terror” undermined human rights – also in Europe
Ten years of “global war on terror” undermined human rights – also in Europe

The ten-year anniversary of the atrocious September 11 attacks is an occasion for serious reflection. This was a crime against humanity, the gravity of which must not be forgotten, says Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights in his latest Human Rights Comment published today. The anniversary is also an occasion to analyse whether the official responses to the attacks have been proper and effective. (more...)

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