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MALAWI: MEN ARRESTED FOR 'UNNATURAL OFFENCES'

Two Malawian have been charged with 'unnatural offences' and 'indecent practices between males' after allegedly holding a traditional engagement ceremony. If convicted, they face up to 14 years in prison with hard labour. The criminalisation of homosexuality in Malawi should be ended without delay. We are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the two men.

 

Eynulla Fatullayev © PrivateAZERBAIJAN: Journalist, Eynulla Fətullayev is a prisoner of conscience, imprisoned in an attempt to silence his critical reporting. Now his family's lives are in danger for speaking out about his case. Act now

No Recourse, No Safety. Act nowUK: A government pilot to help women who have come to the UK to marry and found themselves the victims of domestic violence and unable to escape must be extended. Act now

Pablo Pacheco Avila © www.rsf.orgCUBA: Pablo Pacheco Avila, was arrested in 2003 during a crackdown on dissidents and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment because of his work as a journalist. He must be immediately released. Act now

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