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Article: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to meet in Geneva from 13 to 17 September.
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- September 8, 2004
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M2 PRESSWIRE-8 September 2004-UN: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to meet in Geneva from 13 to 17 September(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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GENEVA (UN Information Service) -- The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its fortieth session from 13 to 17 September 2004 in Geneva.
The Working Group, established in 1991, investigates allegations of arbitrary deprivation of liberty. Since 1997, its mandate has been extended to cover the issue of administrative custody of asylum-seekers and immigrants.
Last year, the Working Group adopted 26 opinions concerning 151 persons in 12 countries. In 131 ...