by TChris

Amnesty International's 2004 report condemns human rights abuses by terrorists and by governments fighting against terrorism. Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, reminds us why we need to guard against affronts to human rights wherever they arise.

"Governments are losing their moral compass, sacrificing the global values of human rights in a blind pursuit of security. This failure of leadership is a dangerous concession to armed groups."

"While governments have been obsessed with the threat of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, they have allowed the real weapons of mass destruction-- injustice and impunity, poverty, discrimination and racism, the uncontrolled trade in small arms, violence against women and abuse of children -- to go unaddressed."

The press release regarding the 2004 report is here. The online version of the report is here.