SOUTHEND AMNESTY GROUP MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER

Here's our May Newsletter containing a summary of our meeting on 11th May and letter/e-mail actions in relation to:

• Hakan Yaman, an “Individual at Risk” in Turkey. Write on his behalf or send him a letter of support. Hakam was severely beaten by security forces at a demonstration in 2013. He suffered life changing injuries and lost an eye.

• an appeal on behalf of Thomas Arthur (send before 25^th May),on death row in Alabama, USA, since 1992.

• an appeal on behalf of Salomée Abaalodo in Toga (send before 21^st June). Salomée is a farmer and community leader detained in April 2017 for exercising her right to freedom of expression.

 There are also details of three events that we're involved in:

• Saturday 24th June – stall at Leigh Folk Festival. Please go and support Andrew and Martin.
• 13^th – 19^th September- Display and Letter-writing at The Forum Southend-on-Sea 
• Tuesday 19^th September - Fundraising Meal at “East”, Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, 6:30pm for 7:00pm, £15 per head. Book your place at amnestysouthend@gmail.com

Your support at these events would be welcomed