Urgent Action update: Russian whistle-blower faces two more months in jail
Whistle-blower Aleksandr Eivazov has spent six months in detention. However he may face an extension of two more months.
Urgent Action good news: Turkish Medical Association leaders released
All 11 doctors who were detained calling for an end to Turkey’s military operation in Afrin have been released.
Urgent Action: Hundreds arrested in Sudan, wherabouts unknown
At least 140 opposition party members, human rights defenders, students and women rights activists were detained.
Urgent Action Update: Twelve men at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia
Twelve Saudi Arabian men are at imminent risk of execution after the Supreme Court ratified their death sentences.
Urgent Action: Father appeals for son’s life to be spared in Texas, USA
Thomas Whitaker, aged 38, is due to be executed in Texas on 22 February. His father is appealing for his son's clemency.
Urgent Action Update: New threats against indigenous community in Kenya
The Sengwer Indigenous community are facing new threats of eviction
Urgent Action Update: Death sentence of veteran activist upheld in China
Xu Youchen is facing imminent execution after the Henan Provincial Higher People’s Court rejected his appeal
Urgent Action: Criminalization of peaceful protesters in Thailand
Peaceful protesters in Thailand are at risk of arrest and up to eight years’ imprisonment
CHILE – Solidarity action with Rodrigo Mundaca
This World Water Day (22nd March), take action in
support of Rodrigo Mundaca.
Urgent Action update: Detained human rights defender awaiting trial in Burundi
Nestor Nibitanga remains in detention awaiting trial for charges of ‘threatening state security’ and ‘rebellion’.