Urgent Action Outcome: Human Rights Defender Sentenced To 7 Years
Nasta (Anastasia) Loika was sentenced to 7 years in a penal colony on 20 June 2023.
Urgent Action Outcome: Two Journalists Released From Huthi Detention
On 1 July, the Huthi de facto authorities released Yemeni journalists Mohammed al-Salahi and Mohammed al-Junaid.
Urgent Action Outcome: Activist Released After 18 Months Of Detention
On 23 June Angolan activist Tanaice Neutro was unconditionally released from detention.
Urgent Action Outcome: Missouri Conducts Its Third Execution Of 2023
Michael Tisius was executed in Missouri on 6 June 2023 after clemency was denied.
Urgent Action Outcome: Venezuelan Photographer Finally Released
Carlos Debiais, a Venezuelan photographer unfairly detained, was released from prison on 6 June 2023.
Pakistan: A Burning Emergency And The Right To Health (2023)
New Amnesty International report calling for urgent global action in response to extreme heatwaves in Pakistan
Afghanistan: The Taliban's War On Women (2023)
Legal assessment of the Taliban's crime of gender persecution & why those fleeing persecution must be considered refugees
Urgent Action Outcome: Four Journalists On Death Row Released
On 16 April, the Huthi de facto authorities released four Yemeni journalists who had been sentenced to death.
Urgent Action Outcome: Jordanian Man Executed Following Unfair Trial
On 12 March, Saudi Arabian authorities executed Hussein Abo al-Kheir.
Urgent Action Outcome: Texas Execution Date Withdrawn
Andre Thomas’s execution date of 5 April 2023 has been withdrawn by a county judge.