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.
Urgent Action good news: Human rights defender returns from Honduras
Mexican human rights defender Gustavo Castro Soto, sole witness a murder has returned home from Honduras.
Urgent Action update: Activist in Iran awaits appeal outcome
Death penalty campaigner Atena Daemi is awaiting the outcome of her appeal against a 14-year sentence for her activism.
Urgent Action update: Kho Jabing's death sentence upheld
The Court of Appeal of Singapore has dismissed the appeal of Malaysian Kho Jabing and upheld his death sentence.
Urgent Action update: Ivan Kulesh at imminent risk of execution in Belarus
Ivan Kulesh has been sentenced to death and is at imminent risk of execution. His only hope now is to appeal for clemency.
Urgent Action update: Prisoner of conscience sentenced in Burma
Myat Nu Khaing has been sentenced to one year in prison in Burma for participating in a peaceful demonstration.