U.S. Groups Submit List of Issues Concerning U.S. Compliance With the ICCPR
Friday, January 13, 2006
- Organization: HRI
- Link: http://www.ushumanrightsonline.net
On January 9, 2006, a group of 53 organizations and individuals submitted information and suggested questions to the U.N. Human Rights Committee concerning the U.S.'s compliance with its human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Human Rights Committee is reviewing the U.S.'s compliance with the treaty in July. Click below for the list of issues and signatories.
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