Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Li Yuhan Sentenced to Six-and-a-Half Years Background Li Yuhan, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer in her seventies, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking troubles” and fraud. Li, who has represented fellow human rights […]
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An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Unresolved Injustice: The Ongoing Tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s State-Sanctioned Murder
Five Years Since the Grisly Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Justice Denied The Cry for Justice As we approach the solemn five-year anniversary of the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the call for justice remains unanswered. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, rightly points out that the path to […]
Yemen’s Crackdown on Dissent: Injustice Continues for Human Rights Defender Fatma al-Arwali
Amnesty International Calls for Fair Trial or Release of Fatma al-Arwali in Yemen Background Amnesty International is calling on the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen to ensure that woman human rights defender Fatma al-Arwali receives a fair trial in line with international standards or is immediately released. Al-Arwali has […]
Ahmad Manasra: A Case of Injustice and Human Rights Violations in Israeli Solitary Confinement
The Inhumane Treatment of Ahmad Manasra: A Violation of Human Rights The Plight of Ahmad Manasra Ahmad Manasra, a 21-year-old Palestinian, has been held in solitary confinement since November 2021. Recently, the Lod District Court in Israel postponed a hearing on extending his isolation due to his deteriorating health. However, […]
Saudi Arabia: The Urgent Need to Overturn the Unjust Conviction and Harsh Sentencing of Social Media Activist
Saudi Activist Sentenced to Death for Online Activity Background Information Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has seen an escalation in its crackdown against individuals using social media and the internet to voice their opinions. Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of individuals being sentenced to imprisonment for peaceful […]
“Injustice Unveiled: Commemorating the International Day for the Disappeared in Beirut”
Families Demand Justice for Victims of Enforced Disappearances in the Middle East The Plight of the Disappeared Representatives of families whose loved ones have been forcibly disappeared in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen recently gathered in Beirut to call on their governments to uphold their rights to truth, justice, and […]
“Blazing Injustice: Unraveling the Tragedy of the Evros Wildfire in Greece”
Tragedy in the Evros Region: A Confluence of Climate Change and Migration Policy Introduction The devastating fires that swept through the Evros region in Northern Greece, claiming the lives of 19 individuals, have brought to the forefront the intersecting crises of climate change and migration policy. These tragic deaths are […]
Injustice Behind Bars: The Imprisonment of a Saudi Psychiatrist
Saudi Arabia: Psychiatrist Jailed after Salary Dispute Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges An Unjust Imprisonment Human Rights Watch has reported that an Egyptian doctor, Sabri Shalabi, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia for his alleged involvement with the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The case […]