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Urgent Action: Congolese activist in military trial risks 20 years in prison

Paul Kikukama Ndjokolo is set to stand trial before a military court and risks a prison sentence solely for having distributed a civil society press release to police officers. Amnesty International calls for his unconditional and immediate release.

UA 150/16 issued 30/06/2016

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