Iran: Activist sentenced to 24 years in prison
An Iranian women's rights defender has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for campaigning against forced veiling laws.
Myanmar: Release jailed filmmaker second update
A prominent filmmaker has been convicted to a year in prison for Facebook posts critical of the Myanmar military.
First update: lengthy jail terms for prisoners of conscience
Crimean Tatar human rights defenders were given lengthy prison sentences, after an unfair trial based on false charges.
Outcome: Torture of Rashitjon Kadirov stopped
The former Prosecutor General of Uzbekistan was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being tortured to give confessions.
Outcome: Family seeking asylum returns home voluntarily
Family of asylum seekers returned to Pakistan after being detained in deplorable conditions for a long period of time.
Outcome: Representative's trial started
The trial against Venezuelan National Assembly member, Juan Requesens, has begun, after arbitrary detention and delays.
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.