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 Action: Landmark Indictment Of Police Commanders
On 3 January 2024 an indictment was filed against three current and former senior commanders.
Urgent Action Outcome: Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Released
Education activist Matiullah Wesa was released after nearly seven months in prison.
Urgent Action Outcome: Clemency Rejected, Texas Execution Proceeds
Brent Brewer was executed in Texas on 9 November 2023.
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
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.
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.
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
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.