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Reza Shahabi is in an Iranian jail for no other reason than the part he played in the leadership of the Tehran busworkers' union. He has now been in jail since his arrest in June 2010, and his health has not been good. His situation...

Five activists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who were detained for seven months and charged with 'publicly insulting' the country's rulers have been released. The UAE President commuted their sentences, of 2 or 3 years each, on 28...

Today, 25 November, has been the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and it seems a fitting moment to ask the government to reaffirm its commitment to eradicating violence against women with a very tangible...