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Youth Groups - Guide to Autumn 2018

This guide helps Amnesty Youth Groups to make an impact at the beginning of the Autumn term.

Youth Groups - Guide to Autumn 2018

Urgent Action: Online activist held incommunicado over a month in Sudan

Ahmed Al-Dai Bushara Joudah, a journalist and social media activist, was arbitrarily arrested by NISS agents.

UA 158/18 issued 30/08/2018

Urgent Action: 18 months in prison for mosque noise complaint in Indonesia

Meliana, a Buddhist, has been sentenced to 18 months for complaining about the loudspeaker volume at a local mosque.

UA 161/18 issued 30/08/2018

Urgent Action: Istanbul vigils must be allowed to take place

Police in Istanbul used unnecessary and excessive force to disperse people taking part in a longstanding weekly vigil.

UA 162/18 issued 29/08/2018

Urgent Action update: Iranian Kurd facing imminent execution

Ramin Hossein Panahi, was moved to Raja’i Shahr prison in preparation for his execution.

4th update on UA 171/17 issued 29/08/2018

Urgent Action: Businessman arbitrarily detained for 4 months in South Sudan

Kerbino Agok Wol, a South Sudanese businessman and philanthropist, has been languishing in detention since 27 April.

UA 159/18 issued 29/08/2018

Urgent Action: South Sudanese activist arbitrarily detained

Bashir Ahmed Mohamed Babiker, a member of the South Sudanese civil society, was arrested by the National Security Service

UA 147/18 issued 27/08/2018

Urgent Action good news: Tajikistani prisoner of conscience released

Khairullo (Khayrullo) Mirsaidov was released in the courtroom, after spending more than eight months behind bars.

1st update on UA 139/18 issued 24/08/2018

Urgent Action: Prisoner at risk of losing eyesight in Kazakhstan

Muratbek Tungishbayev risks losing sight in his left eye due to failure to provide him with necessary medical care.

UA 157/18 issued 24/08/2018

Youth Fundraising Update: September 2018

A youth fundraising update for September featuring news of an exciting fundraiser by Croydon High School Amnesty Group.

Youth Fundraising Update: September 2018