UA: 8/12 Index: ASA 20/002/2012 Issue Date: 12 January 2012

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UA: 3/12 Index: MDE 13/001/2012 Issue Date: 6 January 2012

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In late December, reports appeared in the Iranian press apparently reiterating that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a woman facing execution in Iran, could be executed by hanging instead of stoning. This recent press coverage indicates that she remains at risk of execution, which could be ordered at any time.. [ Lire la suite » ]

Further information on UA: 296/11 Index: MDE 11/058/2011 Issue Date: 25 October 2011

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The appeal hearing of 20 Bahraini health professionals previously sentenced by a military court opened before the High Criminal Court of Appeal, a civilian court, on 23 October. Some charges were dropped. The next court hearing is due on 28 November. They could still be at risk of unfair trial. [ Lire la suite » ]

Further information on UA: 139/11 Index: MDE 11/037/2011 Issue Date: 8 July 2011

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The appeal case of 21 prominent opposition figures convicted on 22 June in Bahrain has been postponed until 11 September, when it will be heard before an ordinary criminal court, rather than a military court. [ Lire la suite » ]

UA: 71/11 Index: AMR 41/013/2011 Issue Date: 14 March 2011

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A former neighbour and a key witness in the trial of Basilia Ucán, an indigenous woman in Mexico, have been put under pressure by representatives of the State Prosecutor’s to make statements against her. Amnesty International is concerned for their safety as they continue to resist the pressure of officials and fears Basilia Ucán will be denied a fair trial. [ Lire la suite » ]

Further information on UA: 264/10 Index: EUR 49/007/2011 Issue Date: 7 March 2011

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Those accused of organizing or taking part in demonstrations on 19 December in Minsk are now on trial, and one of those recognized as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International has already been sentenced to four years in prison. [ Lire la suite » ]

Further information on UA: 347/09 Index: MDE 13/022/2011 Issue Date: 28 February 2011

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Navid Khanjani, a member of two Iranian human rights organizations, was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment on 31 January 2011. He has appealed, but an appeal hearing date has not yet been set. If imprisoned, he would be a prisoner of conscience, held solely in connection with his peaceful human rights activities. [ Lire la suite » ]

UA: 186/10 Index: AMR 25/013/2010 Issue Date: 25 August 2010

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Five men, all members of a pro-democracy organization in Cuba have been detained in connection with their political beliefs and activities. They have been held by police since 12 August, and have not had access to a lawyer. It is unclear if they have been charged. They could be facing an unfair trial. [ Lire la suite » ]