We found 521 results for “Counterterrorism”.
Letter
Letter to Senators in Opposition to Nomination of Gina Haspel to Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
May 8, 2018
Dear Senator: Even in times of crisis, the United States prides itself on remaining committed to American values and universal ideals. This means that our…
Blog
Trump Administration’s Abdication of Leadership Facilitates a Shameful Farce of an Election in Egypt
March 23, 2018
The negative global impact of the Trump Administration’s disturbing affinity with authoritarianism can be seen in the lack of integrity and fairness in the forthcoming presidential…
Press
Administration Urged to Provide Transparency on Use of Force, Civilian Casualties
March 8, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today, urged President Trump to use congressionally-mandated reporting requirements as an opportunity to provide much-needed transparency on the United States’ use of force…
Letter
Letter to President Trump on NDAA Reporting Requirement
March 7, 2018
President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: I write to urge you to provide Congress and…
Blog
GTMO Periodic Review Board Assesses Abdul Rabbani
March 1, 2018
By Kate Holcombe This week, Abdul Rahim Ghulam Rabbani became the third Guantanamo detainee to receive a review by the Periodic Review Board (PRB) since President Trump took office.…
Press
Nashiri Military Commission Case Indefinitely Suspended
February 16, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Following the indefinite suspension of the military commission proceedings against Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, Rita Siemion issued the following statement: “Today’s decision is a confirmation…
Fact Sheet
Myth v. Fact: Trying Terror Suspects in Federal Courts
February 14, 2018
Myth: Terrorists have traditionally been tried in military commissions. Fact: Federal civilian criminal courts have convicted more than 660 individuals on terrorism-related charges since 9/11. Military…
Fact Sheet
Federal Courts Continue to Take Lead in Counterterrorism Prosecutions
February 14, 2018
Number of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses in federal courts since 9/11: 668 Number of district courts where terrorism-related convictions have been secured: 67 Number of…
Blog
The Passing of Asma Jahangir
February 13, 2018
Human Rights First mourns the passing of the courageous, pioneering Pakistani lawyer and human rights defender, Asma Jahangir. We are proud of our long history of…
Issue Brief
Law Enforcement Interrogation of Terrorism Suspects
February 1, 2018
When terrorism suspects are captured or arrested, it is important for the United States to learn all that it can from these individuals to prevent…
Press
Trump to Sign Order Keeping Guantanamo Open
January 26, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned President Trump’s reported decision to sign an executive order to keep open the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, a…
Press
Ahead of Egypt Trip, Pence Urged to Press on Terrorism, Persecution of Christians and LGBT Community
January 18, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First calls on Vice President Mike Pence to urge Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to adopt effective, comprehensive strategies to combat the threat of terrorism, to end discriminatory…