It's monstrous that Europe, which is fighting for human rights, refused seriously sick Slobodan Milosevic treatment.

I am convinced that today terrorism poses the main threat to human rights and freedoms as well as to the sustainable development of states and people,

Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting terrorism, it is essential.

the message they we're fighting for freedom and human rights.

Fighting terrorism is central to the human rights cause. But using illegal tactics against alleged terrorists is both wrong and counterproductive.

The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority.