Write for Rights 2018: Marielle Franco case resources
Case sheet and address labels for Marielle Franco
Urgent Action: Several indigenous organizations threatened in Colombia
The National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC) reported that several threatening pamphlets were found.
Urgent Action good news: US-Mexico asylum deal appears unlikely
Diplomatic sources have reported that negotiations to declare Mexico a “safe third country” are off the table.
Urgent Action: Syrian refugee at imminent risk of deportation from Malaysia
Syrian refugee Hassan al-Kontar is at imminent risk of deportation to Syria, following his arrest at an airport.
Urgent Action update: Activists cleared of charges, two awaiting trial in Niger
Three activists were released on 5 October. Two other activists are still awaiting trial in Zinder.
Urgent Action: Venezuela councilman dies in custody of intelligence service
Fernando Albán, councilman for Primero Justicia, died while in custody of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service.
Urgent Action: Egyptian's arbitrary detention renewed
Islam Khalil, a former victim of an enforced disappearance, has been held in pre-trial detention on trumped-up charges.
Urgent Action: Environmental defender's home set on fire in Ecuador
Environmental defender Margoth Escobar could be at risk after her home was intentionally set on fire.
Urgent Action: Uighur man in UAE faces forcible return to China
Abudujilili Supi, a Uighur man who has been working as a muezzin in Dubai, was taken away by Emirati police officers.
Urgent Action: Activist shot by police denied proper medical care in Indonesia
Papuan political activist, Yakonias Womsiwor has been suffering from severe pain in both his legs for more than two weeks