Local Group Fundraising Update: June 2019
A local group fundraising update for June feature news of some inspiring fundraising events.
Urgent Action: Rakhine journalist in hiding, facing charges
News editor Aung Marm Oo is in hiding after being accused of violating Myanmar’s Unlawful Associations Act.
Urgent Action outcome: Killing of Samir Flores under investigation
The Attorney General of the State of Morelos has opened a criminal investigation into the killing of Samir Flores.
Urgent Action outcome: Online activist sentenced to one year in prison
Ivoirian online activist, Soro Tangboho alias Carton Noir was sentenced to one year in prison.
Urgent Action outcome: Detainees no longer in police custody
All detainees held at the police’s anti-terrorism branch in Urfa have been either released or sent to prison custody.
Urgent Action update: Bloggers freed on bail still facing charges
Bloggers Cheikh Ould Jiddou and Abderrahmane Weddady are still facing charges in spite of their release on 3 June.
Urgent Action update: Activist still held after release order issued
Activist Sadat Illiya Dan Malam continues to be detained after a judge of the Zinder High Court dismissed the charges.
Urgent Action update: Detainee incommunicado
Venezuelan opposition member of parliament Gilber Caro has been in incommunicado detention since 26 April 2019.
Urgent Action: Protesters at continued risk
Thousands of Haitians marched in Port-au-Prince against corruption, poverty, calling for the President's resignation.
Urgent Action: Iranian teenager at risk of execution
Danial Zeinolabedini, an 18-year-old imprisoned in Mahabad prison, West Azerbaijan province, is at risk of execution.