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Urgent Action Outcome: Missouri’s 100th Execution Since 1989 Resumption

Marcellus Williams was executed in Missouri despite serious questions about his legal representation

MISSOURI’S 100TH EXECUTION SINCE 1989 RESUMPTION

Urgent Action Outcome: Palestinian Surgeon Khaled Al Serr Is Released

Palestinian surgeon Khaled Al Serr was released from Israeli detention after months without charges or trial.

Palestinian Surgeon Khaled Al Serr Is Released

Urgent Action Outcome: Disappeared Human Rights Defender Released

On 1 December 2023, Daouda Diallo was abducted by security forces. He was freed on 7 March 2024.

Urgent Action Outcome: Disappeared Human Rights Defender Released

Urgent Action Action: Landmark Indictment Of Police Commanders

On 3 January 2024 an indictment was filed against three current and former senior commanders.

Landmark Indictment Of Police Commanders

Urgent Action Outcome: Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Released

Education activist Matiullah Wesa was released after nearly seven months in prison.

Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Released

Urgent Action Outcome: Clemency Rejected, Texas Execution Proceeds

Brent Brewer was executed in Texas on 9 November 2023.

USA: Clemency Rejected, Texas Execution Proceeds

Urgent Action Outcome: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Still Remain At Risk

On 27 September Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court concluded its decision on the unconstitutionality of the Time Frame thesis

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Still Remain At Risk

Urgent Action Outcome: Florida Carries Out Sixth Execution Of 2023

Michael Zack was executed in Florida on 3 October 2023 for a murder committed in 1996.

Florida Carries Out Sixth Execution Of 2023

Urgent Action Outcome: Woman Detainee Finally Receives Medical Care

Emirlendris Benítez was finally transferred to a medical facility where she was diagnosed and received treatment.

Woman Detainee Finally Receives Medical Care

Urgent Action Outcome: Human Rights Defender Ends 52 Day Vigil After Invaders Vacate Occupied NGO Office

After 52 days of vigil Amparo Carvajal was able to exit the premises of the Permanent Assembly on Human Rights in Bolivia

Human Rights Defender Ends 52 Day Vigil After Invaders Vacate Occupied NGO Office