Outcome: Women human rights defenders remain on trial
Eight of the eleven activists have been temporarily released but remain on trial for their
human rights activism.
FAQ: Sending letters during Covid -19
FAQ about postal issues during Covid-19
Urgent Action outcome: Supreme court confirms verdict in an unfair trial
On 17 February 2020, the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi confirmed the verdict against five Lebanese men.
Urgent Action outcome: Prisoners released having served sentences
On 5 March 2020, prisoner of conscience, Hajer Mansoor Hassan, was released from Isa Town Detention Centre for Women.
Urgent Action outcome: Musician released on probation
On 13 May 2019, 33-year-old musician Rami Sidky was released on probation after 374
days of pre-trial detention.
16 activists released; 61 people remain in prison
Activists known as “Aguadores” were released on 30 December but still face charges.
Urgent Action outcome: Activist released on bail
Senegalese activist Guy Marius Sagna was released on bail on 3 March, three
months after he was first detained.
Urgent Action outcome: Filmmaker Released After Serving His Term
Filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi was released from prison on 21 February 2020, after completing his prison sentence.
Student Fundraising Update: April 2020
A student fundraising update with news on remote fundraising ideas.
Free author Ahmet Altan
Renowned Turkish author and former newspaper editor was re-detained after a court overturned the decision to release him.