61. Human rights groups say the military trials are not completely fair, that suspects are indiscriminately rounded up and that many remain in custody even without proof of guilt. 62. Human rights groups have criticized their military trial as a travesty of justice because it does not allow appeals and has handed down stiff sentences after short deliberations. 63. Human rights groups have condemned military trials, which are hallmarked by quick court procedures and verdicts that cannot be appealed. 64. Human rights groups have criticized the military trial as a travesty of justice because it does not allow appeals and has handed down stiff sentences after short deliberations. 65. In comparison to other military trials of Muslim extremists, the sentences were lenient. 66. In the military trials, the court appoints attorneys for the defendants and the attorneys are not allowed to call witnesses, even though prosecutors can call witnesses. 67. Islamic activists on military trial promised Monday to boycott court sessions and not to answer questions if the government forces them to attend. 68. Islamic activists on military trial said Monday they would boycott court sessions and not answer questions if the government forces them to attend. 69. It urged the government to release Islamic militants, halt military trials of radicals and accept Islamic law. 70. It is easier to protect the sources and methods of investigators in military proceedings, for example, and a military trial can be held overseas. |