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Urgent Action: Congolese civilian's military trial politically motivated

Professor Huit Mulongo is facing trumped up charges of possession of a military weapon and ammunition. He will be tried before a military court, despite being a civilian.

UA 149/16 issued 30/06/2016

Urgent Action: First execution in the Maldives in 60 years feared imminent

The Maldives Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence against 22 year old Hussain Humaam Ahmed for the murder of MP Afrasheem Ali in 2012, despite serious concerns about fair trial proceedings in his case.

UA 153/16 issued 29/06/2016

Urgent Action: Jailed Iranian trade unionist's health and life at risk

Iranian trade unionist, Jafar Azimzadeh, lost consciousness on 27 June following a two-month-long hunger strike. He is at risk of being returned to Tehran’s Evin Prison, where his life may be at risk. He is a prisoner of conscience.

UA 152/16 issued 29/06/2016

Against hate: A3 posters to print at home

Download and print A3 posters to show you stand against hate crimes

Against hate: social media resources – to share on facebook/twitter

Images to share on social media to show that you are against all kinds of hate crime

Urgent Action update: Stop action on fears of forced operation in China

Please stop sending appeals about a Tibetan woman who could be subjected to unnecessary medical procedures against her will.

1st update on UA 47/16 issued 29/06/2016

Urgent Action: Imminent critical congress vote on abortion in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic Congress is set to vote on July on a partial reform of the Penal Code related to abortion. Lawmakers must not allow a regression in women´s rights.

UA 151/16 issued 28/06/2016

Urgent Action update: Romani families at risk after forced eviction in Italy

Around 75 Romani families were forcibly evicted on 21 June from the camp of Masseria del Pozzo, in the town of Giugliano in Campania, near Naples.

1st update on UA 144/16 issued 28/06/2016

Urgent Action update: Nabeel Rajab's trial date set for 12 July in Bahrain

Prisoner of conscience Nabeel Rajab was told on 26 June that his trial will begin on 12 July on charges of “spreading false rumours in times of war” and “insulting public authorities” in relation to tweets he published in 2015.

9th update on UA 249/14 issued 28/06/2016