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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.

First UA: 158/19

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.

Second update on UA: 81/19

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.

First update on UA: 126/19

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 UA: 44/19

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 UA: 80/19

Outcome: Representative's trial started

The trial against Venezuelan National Assembly member, Juan Requesens, has begun, after arbitrary detention and delays.

Outcome UA: 160/19

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.

Sixth update on UA: 1/15

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.

First UA: 153/19

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.

First UA: 170/19

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 UA: 171/19