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When an individual is in immediate danger of a human rights violation, Amnesty International mobilizes a dedicated group of letter-writers to take action quickly to protect them. Please take action as soon as possible on the cases listed on this page.

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Ecuador: Young Climate Activist Faces Intimidation at Home

Leonela Moncayo, a 14-year-old climate activist, reported that on February 26, a bomb (an improvised explosive device) went off outside...

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USA: Texas conducts USA’s second execution of year

Ivan Cantu, a 50-year-old Hispanic man, was executed in Texas on February 28, 2024. He was convicted and sentenced to...

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Mexico: Journalist Alberto Amaro at risk

Journalist Alberto Amaro faces threats due to his work. Over the past five years, he’s endured multiple threats linked to...

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Iraq: Journalist Guhdar Zebari Released After Unjust Detention

On February 17, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) authorities finally released journalist Guhdar Zebari, ending his over three-year wrongful...

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Colombia: Investigate threats and attacks against defenders

On February 13, a grenade attack targeted the home of a CREDHOS member, injuring her family. This followed threats to...

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Egypt: Unjust Detention of Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

Alaa Abdel Fattah, a well-known Egyptian-British activist, has been wrongfully imprisoned for 52 months for simply standing up for his...

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Tunisia: Unjust Detention of Opposition Leader Abir Moussi

Authorities have wrongfully detained Abir Moussi, a leader who opposes the government, for her outspoken criticism and for organizing peaceful...

Gambia: Drop charges against human rights defender

In May 2022, the President of Gambia labeled Madi Jobarteh, a human rights advocate, a “troublemaker” for allegedly trying to...

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Tibetan Monk Freed After Jail Term for Social Media Posts

Tibetan monk Rinchen Tsultrim was freed from a Sichuan Province prison on February 1, 2024. He served four and a...

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Yemen: Free detained judge, Abdulwahab Mohammad Qatran

On January 2, 2024, Abdulwahab Mohammad Qatran, a Yemeni judge known for criticizing the Huthi authorities, was forcefully taken from...

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Support Saudi Woman Detained Over Tweets

Saudi authorities detained 29-year-old Manahel al-Otaibi on November 16, 2022, for her tweets supporting women’s rights. Since November 2023, her...

Israel Must Ensure Aid Provisions Reach Gaza

On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recognized that Palestinian civilians in Gaza are at a high risk...

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