Imprisoned labour rights activist Sepideh Gholian and her family are suffering abuse and harassment from authorities.

Uzbekistani blogger and human rights defender Nafosat Olloshkurova was violently detained while monitoring the police.

A respected journalist who has been critical of the Tanzania's human rights record was taken without explanation.

It is feared Dr Peter Magombeyi may be falsely charged for “faking an abduction” upon his return to Zimbabwe.

Marie-Claudette Kwizera, a human rights defender, is believed to have been killed after she was abducted by authorities.

A Tunis court acquitted 18-year-old activist, Maissa al-Oueslati of all charges. She faced up to four years in prison.

A year and a half since the beginning of the crisis in Nicaragua, at least 130 people continue to be detained.

Yan Sidorov, Vladislav Mordasov and Viacheslav Shashmin have been convicted under fabricated “mass disturbances" charges.

Turkish authorities have been deporting Syrian refugees to Syria, in violation of international and domestic law.

Cuban opposition remember remains held in detention without charges, following 72 hours incommunicado detention.