--CERD/C/60/CO/5, para. 121 (2002). ***** The Committee notes reports according to which, after the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States, a parliamentary inquiry was conducted into the alleged existence of terrorists among students of Arab origin at the International Independent University…. The State party should ensure that actions taken should follow due process of law and that they avoid any suspicion of racial profiling. --CERD/C/60/CO/9, para. 15 (2002). ***** The Committee notes with concern that, in the aftermath of the events of 11 September 2001 Muslims and Arabs have suffered from increased racial hatred, violence and discrimination. The Committee therefore welcomes the statement of the Prime Minister … condemning all acts of intolerance and hatred against Muslims, as well as the reinforcement of [State party] legislation to address hate speech and violence. In this connection, the Committee requests the State party to ensure that the application of the Anti-terrorism Act does not lead to negative consequences for ethnic and religious groups, migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees, in particular as a result of racial profiling. --A/57/18, para. 338 (2002). ***** The Committee notes with concern that almost all asylum-seekers presenting themselves at the border after the events of 11 September 2001 were initially detained. While it notes that this practice by the … Immigration Service was successfully challenged in the High Court and the practice of detaining asylumseekers has been suspended except for a small number of cases, it also notes that the High Court’s decision has been appealed by the Immigration Service and that the practice may resume if the appeal is successful. --A/57/18, para.427 (2002). Inter-American System Also non-derogable under international human rights law and international humanitarian law is the requirement that states fulfill their obligations without discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based upon religion, political or other opinion or national or social origin. This applies not only to a 77