CIA programme of extraordinary rendition
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El Masri v. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (App no 39630/09)
Briefed on 12 September 2016 and 22 November 2019
The case concerns violations related to a ‘secret rendition’ operation by the CIA. The Grand Chamber of the European Court found Macedonia in violation of the Convention for the extraordinary rendition of Khaled El-Masri, and the subsequent failure to conduct an effective investigation into his torture and ill-treatment.
On 22 November 2019, the case was presented by Amrit Singh, from OSJI. On behalf of the Justice Initiative.
Documents from the November 2019 briefing:
Rule 9.2 submission by OSJI, May-June 2018
Submission of Ms Amrit Singh on the case, 22/11/2019