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21Human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — In all areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the human rights record remained poor, and numerous serious abuses were committed. Unlawful killings, disappearances, torture, rape, and arbitrary arrest and detention by security forces… …
22Human rights in the United Kingdom — The United Kingdom has a long and established tradition of avowed respect for its subjects human rights. At the same time, the UK, like many nations, has also had a history of both de jure and de facto racial and ethnic religious discrimination,… …
23Human rights in Austria — are generally respected by the government; however, there were problems in some areas. There were some reports of police abuse and use of unjustified force against prisoners. Anti Semitic incidents, including physical attacks, name calling,… …
24Human rights in Chile — are generally respected by the government. There were isolated reports of excessive use of force and mistreatment by police forces, of physical abuse in jails and prisons, and of generally substandard prison conditions. Authorities failed to… …
25Human rights in Transnistria — Human rights of Transnistria have been under severe criticism by several governments and international organizations. The Republic of Moldova, as well as other states and NGOs claim that the government of Transnistria is authoritarian and has a… …
26Human rights in Jordan — The record of human rights in Jordan continues to be a matter of concern for many international human rights groups. Jordan uses the death penalty, and allegedly, torture and other inhumane practices. So called honor killings are often unpunished …
27civildeath — civil death n. Total deprivation of civil rights, often resulting from conviction for treason or a felony. * * * …
28Danziger Bridge shootings — Location New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Coordinates …
292006 Duke University lacrosse case — The 2006 Duke University lacrosse case was a scandal that started in March 2006 when Crystal Gail Mangum, [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265374,00.html Crystal Gail Mangum: Profile of the Duke Rape Accuser] . Fox News. 11 April 2007.] [http …
30right — / rīt/ n [Old English riht, from riht righteous] 1 a: qualities (as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval b: something that is morally just able to… …
