March 6, 2006
Human Rights Watch Memorandum on the Western Balkans
Prepared for EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
Prepared for EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
E.U. Troika Should Recognize Progress, But Urge Further Improvements
Use of Gas Cylinder Bombs and Killings of Civilians Violate Laws of War
New Liberian President Meets with Nigerian President; Justice Crucial for West Africa
Case Shows Need for Judicial Reform and International Aid
Government Must Not Interfere in Judiciary’s Review of Credible Allegations
Government Should Lift Restrictive Laws
Culture of Fear Undermines Constitutional Protections
Arrests, Closures, Crackdowns Continue