111.   Local and international human rights groups have charged that torture of suspected Muslim militants is routine in Egyptian police stations and prisons, a charge the government has denied.

112.   Opposition groups have charged that thousands of political detainees are in Iraqi jails.

113.   On Wednesday, an Israeli human rights group charged Israel was flouting international law by abusing its powers to detain Palestinians without charge or trial.

114.   Some human rights groups charge that Bulgaria in the past has been too quick to label many non-traditional religions as sects, and limit their activities.

115.   Some groups charge that, in the past, Russia has moved tortured detainees out of such facilities before allowing access by journalists.

116.   Some voters were not given required language assistance, the groups charged.

117.   The environmental group Greenpeace charged Monday that the American firm also intends the material for weapons use, which would violate an agreement among the consortium partners.

118.   The elections were boycotted by three opposition parties and human rights groups have charged the government with violations that include the detention of editors and journalists.

119.   The government claims it has no ties to the groups, although human rights groups charge the militias enjoy tacit and sometimes direct support from the military.

120.   The Haitian government and human rights groups charge the cane workers are routinely mistreated and forced to live in inhumane conditions.