There is still torture in Jordan, especially with regard to security suspects, ... All the good reasons that prevented the U. K. from deporting people to Jordan before August 10 remain unchanged by this agreement.
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In the courtroom, as at the voting booths, there is little tolerance for challenges to the ruling party's hegemony.
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Attacks that intentionally kill and maim civilians flagrantly violate the most basic humanitarian principles. These are among the very worst kinds of crimes, and all states have an obligation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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