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"The Protection of Human Rights is Endangered"

Thomas Hammarberg has taken over as the Council of Europe's chief human rights envoy. In an interview with DW-WORLD, he warns of the fight against terror's threat to human rights.

Hammarberg will not leave a stone unturned when it comes to human rights in Europe

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"Human Rights Is a Soccer Issue"

Amidst all the talk and planning for the upcoming World Cup, a German human rights group says its central issue must also be addressed. (Mar. 18, 2006) 

European Rights Watchdog Urges Legislation to Control Spies

Europe's leading human rights watchdog, the Council of Europe, has said that the continent is a "happy hunting ground" for foreign secret services. The body called for new laws to control spies. (Mar. 1, 2006) 

Europe's CIA Investigation Lacks Concrete Evidence

Despite receiving requested status reports from all 46 Council of Europe members, European investigators have yet to find any hard evidence of CIA rendition flights or secret prisons. (Feb. 24, 2006) 

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Recognition of Kosovo on the ballot for Serbs 14.02.2012

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Britain frees radical cleric after Strasbourg ruling 14.02.2012

A radical Muslim cleric once dubbed "Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe" was released from prison on Monday. The freeing of Abu Qatada has stirred controversy over the role of the European Court of Human Rights.

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