Some activists have accused the government of using the law to harass critics.

Reproductive rights activists say that complaints are often used to harass and intimidate women.

Sensing ambivalence in the US Pakistan relationship, Moscow has also warmed to Pakistan, much to India's chagrin.

This is the second time members of the panel have been harassed by Government security agents in Darfur.

13. Further condemns the manipulation of the press by political parties and government officials, including the selective application of slander and tax laws to harass journalists and editors

Since the Awami League is currently in opposition, the risk of being exposed to harassment by the authorities instigated by that party should have been seriously reduced.

The Ottoman forces tried to march along the coast in June but the Russian fleet was able to reduce the speed of their advance to a crawl using naval bombardment to harass marching troops and destroy their supply columns.

8.6 In response to this question, the Committee notes the State party's contention that since the Awami League is currently in political opposition, the risk of being exposed to harassment on the part of the authorities instigated by members of that party has diminished.

While improvements are needed in specific areas, particular efforts must be made to end the harassment of aid workers in Southern Darfur and to ensure that the policies adopted at the national and state levels are implemented on the ground at the local level.