Urgent Action update: Four activists await trial verdict in Chad
The verdict in the trial of four prisoners of conscience in Chad is expected on 14 April 2016.
Urgent Action good news: Mahmoud Hussein released on bailing Egypt
Prisoner of conscience Mahmoud Hussein was released on 25 March 2016 after more than two years in detention.
Urgent Action update: Shawkan's trial postponed until 23 April in Egypt
The trial of photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, popularly known as Shawkan has been postponed until 23 April 2016.
Urgent Action update: Fear for safety of missing albino baby in Malawi
A two year-old baby with albinism was abducted whilst sleeping beside her mother. Body parts are used in witchcraft.
Urgent Action: Two Papuan men charged for their activism in Indonesia
Two Papuan activists have been detained as a result of their peaceful political activities and face prison sentences.
Urgent Action update: Sahwari prisoners stop hunger strike
Thirteen Sahrawi prisoners of an unfair trail have suspended their hunger strike after 36 days as their health worsened.
Urgent Action update: Palestinian circus performer's appeal rejected in Israel
On 31 March 2016 an Israeli military court dismissed Palestinian circus performer Mohammad Faisal Abu Sakha’s appeal.
Urgent Action: Academics detained for signing peace appeal in Turkey
In March three academics who signed an appeal for peace were charged with 'making propaganda for a terrorist organisation'.
Urgent Action good news: Human rights activist released in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian prisoner of conscience, Issa al-Nukheifi, has been released after a prison sentence for his human rights activism.