The Backlash--Human Rights at Risk Throughout the World.
- Amnesty International News, 2001. Inter Press Service, 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 58. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: The Backlash--Human Rights at Risk Throughout the World, Oct. 4, 2001; pp. n.p.. Originally Published: War on Terrorism Threatens Liberties, Warns U.N., Sept. 25, 2001; pp. n.p.
THE BACKLASH--HUMAN RIGHTS AT RISK THROUGHOUT THE WORLD -- "In many parts of the world people have suffered racist attacks because of their appearance and/or their religion. In the name of fighting 'international terrorism', many governments have rushed to introduce draconian new measures that threaten the human rights of their own citizens, immigrants and refugees." (AMNESTY NOW) This article stresses how there must be caution in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks so as not to overlook or trample on human rights in the name of fighting terrorism. WAR ON TERRORISM THREATENS LIBERTIES, WARNS U.N. -- "United Nations human rights experts expressed concern today [Sept. 25, 2001] about the fate of the Afghan population and the erosion of civil rights laws around the world in the wake of the terror attacks on New York and Washington." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article reveals how experts are worried that human rights could suffer due to reactions to terrorists attacks.
1522-3248;
Amnesty International.
Emigration and immigration law. Hate crimes. Human rights. Racism. Terrorism--Prevention. Terrorism--Retaliation. Terrorism--United States.