Outcome: Women human rights defenders remain on trial
Eight of the eleven activists have been temporarily released but remain on trial for their
human rights activism.
3rd update on UA 105/18
Resources
Urgent Action outcome: Supreme court confirms verdict in an unfair trial
On 17 February 2020, the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi confirmed the verdict against five Lebanese men.
4th update on UA 38/19
Urgent Action outcome: Prisoners released having served sentences
On 5 March 2020, prisoner of conscience, Hajer Mansoor Hassan, was released from Isa Town Detention Centre for Women.
2nd update on UA 23/19
Urgent Action outcome: Musician released on probation
On 13 May 2019, 33-year-old musician Rami Sidky was released on probation after 374
days of pre-trial detention.
1st update on UA 27/19
16 activists released; 61 people remain in prison
Activists known as “Aguadores” were released on 30 December but still face charges.
7th update on UA 82/219
Urgent Action outcome: Activist released on bail
Senegalese activist Guy Marius Sagna was released on bail on 3 March, three
months after he was first detained.
2nd update on UA 171/19
Urgent Action outcome: Filmmaker Released After Serving His Term
Filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi was released from prison on 21 February 2020, after completing his prison sentence.
3rd update on UA 81/19
Free author Ahmet Altan
Renowned Turkish author and former newspaper editor was re-detained after a court overturned the decision to release him.
First UA: 166/19
Belarus must not execute Viktar Serhil
Despite continuing pressure, Belarusian authorities continue to carry out executions.
First UA: 24/20
Three activists face prison for peaceful rally
Three activists are facing prison time for calling for constitutional reform and criticising military rule.
First UA: 13/20