U.N. Action on Sierra Leone Court Welcomed

But "Mixed" Tribunal Has Shortcomings

Egypt: Academics Released on Bail

D.R. Congo: Detained Dissidents At Risk

Rebel Leader Holds Former Aides; Torture Feared

New York-Based Activist Missing in Indonesia

Chile Supreme Court Rejects Pinochet Immunity

Verdict a Legal and Symbolic Victory

Malaysia: Anwar Verdict "A Step Backwards"

Lebanese Rights Violators in Germany

Due Process, Justice Imperatives

Groups Call on Security Council to Address Iraq Humanitarian Crisis

Tunisia Sacks Rights Activist From University Post

Egypt: Harassment of Academics

Deteriorating Conditions for Burmese Refugees in Malaysia

U.N. Body Criticizes Kuwait's Rights Record

Treaty Review Cites 23 Areas of Concern

Sharp Rise in Serbian Repression

Rights Group Warns of More Abuse as Elections Near

Syria: Prisoner Releases Welcomed