Urgent Action: Christians sentenced for practising their faith in Iran
Four Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined total of 45 years in prison solely for practising their faith.
Urgent Action update: Nebraska conducts first execution since 1997
The US state of Nebraska carried out its first execution in 21 years on 14 August, and the first by lethal injection.
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Urgent Action: Fears for prisoner of conscience in Vietnam after death threat
Human rights defender Tran Thi Nga was recently beaten up and has received a death threats from another inmate.
Urgent Action: Opposition politician detained in Uganda; signs of torture
Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, a Ugandan singer turned politician was arrested and later charged.
Urgent Action: Nigerian journalist detained and threatened
Journalist Samuel Ogundipe is being detained at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) headquarters.
Urgent Action: Syrian Kurd at imminent risk of execution in Iran
Kamal Hassan Ramezan, a Syrian Kurd on death row in Iran, was removed from his cell. He has not been heard from since.
Urgent Action: US-Mexico asylum deal would put many at risk
In recent closed-door discussions, the US and Mexico are considering declaring Mexico a “safe third country”.
Urgent Action good news: Palestinian NGO worker released
Abdul Razeq Farraj was released from prison. He had spent 14 months in administrative detention without charge or trial.