15 Quotes by Joe Stork

Given Bahrain's strategic value, Washington may be reluctant to criticize its ally, but a failure to do so could result in growing anti-U.S. sentiment in the kingdom.

Jordan's General Intelligence Department, prisons and ordinary police stations all have known records of abuse. By seeking Jordanian promises to treat these returned persons differently, the U.K. is confirming that the risk of torture continues.

Jordan, Egypt and Algeria all have a documented history of torture. Neither Britain nor any other country should consider returning people to such countries where they face the risk of torture.

Reform means not only changing laws but also holding abusers accountable.

The government is punishing judges just for doing their job. It should be investigating the widespread evidence of voter intimidation, not shooting the messengers who reported the fraud.

These crude attempts to intimidate judges underscore the urgent need for judicial reform in Egypt.

President Chirac should tell him that this persecution undermines Egypt's professed commitment to democratic reforms, and threatens improved relations with France.

A police force acting responsibly would never have allowed such a tragedy to occur.

They have been responsible for serious crimes like illegal detentions, torture, and killings, and they appear to be operating with complete impunity.