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Sudan: Release of political activists is not 'a gift from the government'Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has ordered the release at least 56 opposition activists.
Press release 11 Apr 2018 -
Myanmar: 'Completely baseless' case against Reuters journalists upheldWa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested on 12 December last year.
Press release 11 Apr 2018 -
Global executions fall, but large numbers given death penalty for drugs - new reportPress release 11 Apr 2018
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Urgent Action update: Dalit rights activist still detained without charge in India
Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’, a prominent Dalit rights activist, is still being held in administrative detention.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action good news: Eleven people in Ethiopia freed after more than a week in jail
Eleven people including a lawyer, journalists, bloggers, opposition members and academics were released without charge.
Urgent action outcomes 10 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action update: Report in Uzbekistan finds no torture despite visible bruises
The trial of journalist, Bobomurod Abdullayev began on 7 March.
Urgent action outcomes 09 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action: Human rights defenders arrested and detained in Niger
Four human rights defenders were among a group of people arrested and detained on by security forces in Niamey, Niger.
Urgent action outcomes 09 Apr 2018 -
Syria chemical attack – when will the suffering end?What appears to be another sickening chemical attack in Douma has killed dozens, including children. Under international humanitarian law, the use of chemical weapons is absolutely prohibited.
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Urgent Action update: Ten students remanded for anti-war protest in Turkey
Three separate Istanbul courts have remanded in prison a total of ten Boğaziçi University students.
Urgent action outcomes 09 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action update: Health of Indian activist with disabilities deteriorates
Activist and teacher, G N Saibaba, who is paralysed, continues to be denied access to adequate medical treatment.
Urgent action outcomes 09 Apr 2018 -
Belfast City Council to debate 'abortion pills' ahead of court casePress release 09 Apr 2018
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Urgent Action good news: Indigenous defender in Ecuador no longer under threat
Indigenous defender Patricia Gualinga is no longer considered under imminent threat.
Urgent action outcomes 09 Apr 2018 -
North Korea: 'Rare' release of mother from prison camp welcomedPress release 09 Apr 2018
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After Saydnaya, we'll rebuildBlog post 08 Apr 2018
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UK: Amnesty International Secretary General hails #MeToo movement as powerful example of human rights activismSalil Shetty said the global protest against sexual harassment showed “how people are willing to stand up bravely and say, ‘Enough is enough’.”
Press release 07 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action: Sudanese activist at imminent risk of deportation from Saudi Arabia
Sudanese political activist at risk of being deported, where he would be at serious risk of torture and ill-treatment
Urgent action outcomes 05 Apr 2018 -
Freeing Nazanin - how we've perseveredDaren Nair, Amnesty International activist, gives an update on the great work his group are doing to #FreeNazanin.
Blog post 05 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action: Eleven people detained without charge in Ethiopia
Security forces arrested & detained 11 people including a lawyer, journalists, bloggers, opposition members & academics
Urgent action outcomes 05 Apr 2018 -
Urgent Action: Activist in China formally arrested after 6 months
Human rights defender Zhen Jianghua was formally arrested in March on the charge of “inciting subversion of state power"
Urgent action outcomes 05 Apr 2018 -
Bangladesh: Rohingya refugees returns must be 'safe, voluntary and dignified'Amnesty International’s Secretary General Salil Shetty today met with Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Press release 05 Apr 2018
