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Urgent Action: Uzbekistani journalist at risk of extradition

Uzbekistani journalist and poet Narzullo Akhunzhonov was detained by Ukrainian border guards on 20 September.

UA 238/17 issued 11/10/2017

Urgent Action: Environmental human rights defender in Madagascar falsely accused

Malagasy environmental human rights defender Raleva has been detained based on the false charge of ‘use of false title’.

UA 237/17 issued 10/10/2017

Urgent Action: Proposed bill in Brazil could lead to military impunity

A proposed bill under consideration would transfer to the Military Court the ability to try human rights violations.

UA 236/17 issued 09/10/2017

Urgent Action update: Palestinian women’s union leader released

Palestinian women’s union leader Khitam Saafin was released from HaSharon prison in Israel on 1 October.

1st update on UA 187/17 issued 09/10/2017

Urgent Action update: Activist tried in closed court for subversion in China

After more than 28 months in detention, prominent activist Wu Gan (pen name Tufu, ‘The Butcher’) remains incarcerated.

2nd update on UA 129/15 issued 09/10/2017

Urgent Action: Journalist at risk in notorious detention centre in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistani journalist Bobomurod Abdullayev was detained by the National Security Services in Tashkent.

UA 232/17 issued 06/10/2017

Urgent Action: Sixth death on Manus amid Australian government inaction

The most recent death on Manus Island highlights the ongoing risks from violent attacks and inadequate health care.

1st update on UA 184/17 issued 06/10/2017

Youth Group Action - October 2017

End indefinite immigration detention.

Youth Group Action - October 2017

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