terror

US court decision on terror detainees sets 'dangerous precedent' - UN rights expert

12 March 2003
A United Nations expert on judicial independence warned today that a "dangerous precedent" could be set in the wake of a ruling in the United States that said terror suspects held prisoner at Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba do not have the right to hearings in US courts.
Kofi Annan and CTC Chairman Greenstock

World must unite to stop terrorists from getting weapons of mass destruction – Annan

6 March 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on the world to unite to prevent weapons of mass destruction from falling into the hands of terrorists.

Security Council steps up global cooperation against terrorism

6 March 2003
Representatives of some 60 international, regional and sub-regional organizations attending a special meeting of the United Nations Counter-terrorism Committee (CTC) today agreed to share more information and avoid duplicate efforts in a bid to strengthen global cooperation in the fight against the menace.
CTC Chairman Amb. Jeremy Greenstock

UN counter-terror panel to examine links with regional organizations

4 March 2003
The United Nations Security Council will seek to boost the global fight against terrorism this week at a special meeting of its Counter-terrorism Committee (CTC) expected to be attended by more than 50 international, regional and sub-regional organizations.