Meliana, a Buddhist, has been sentenced to 18 months for complaining about the loudspeaker volume at a local mosque.

Police in Istanbul used unnecessary and excessive force to disperse people taking part in a longstanding weekly vigil.

Ramin Hossein Panahi, was moved to Raja’i Shahr prison in preparation for his execution.

Kerbino Agok Wol, a South Sudanese businessman and philanthropist, has been languishing in detention since 27 April.

Bashir Ahmed Mohamed Babiker, a member of the South Sudanese civil society, was arrested by the National Security Service

Khairullo (Khayrullo) Mirsaidov was released in the courtroom, after spending more than eight months behind bars.

Muratbek Tungishbayev risks losing sight in his left eye due to failure to provide him with necessary medical care.

Four Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined total of 45 years in prison solely for practising their faith.

The US state of Nebraska carried out its first execution in 21 years on 14 August, and the first by lethal injection.

Human rights defender Tran Thi Nga was recently beaten up and has received a death threats from another inmate.