Sixth update: Expected verdict on death penalty case
A Bahrani court is set to deliver it's verdict on the death penalty cases of two men tortured into giving confessions.
Hazardous air puts health of millions at risk
The air in Pakistan's most populated region is so toxic that people's lives and health are in great danger.
Photographer abducted outside his home
A photographer, who attended protests in Tahrir Square, is missing after being abducted outside of his home on 6 Dec.
Nine activists jailed for protesting
Eight activists have been held in detention since Nov for exercising their free expression. They are on hunger strike.
First Update: Defender kept in forced psychiatric detention
An Uzbekistani blogger's forced detainment in a psychiatric hospital has been extended by a court.
First Update: Professor at risk of arrest, remains on no-fly list
Professor granted conditional bail still remains at risk of re-arrest and lengthy sentencing on trumped-up charges.
Opposition leader at risk of torture
A Cuban opposition leader has been held in detention for over 40 days without being informed of the charges against him.
First Update: Housing rights researcher in detention after enforced disappearance
A missing Egyptian housing rights researcher appeared in a court in Cairo are 167 days enforced disappearance.