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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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Argentina: 33 protestors face unjust charges

On June 12, a violent police crackdown on protests in Argentina led to the arbitrary detention of 33 people. They...

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Good News: Yemeni judge released from detention

On June 12, 2024, the Huthi de facto authorities released Yemeni judge Abdulwahab Mohammad Qatran after more than five months...

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Egypt: Sudanese refugees face detention & deportation

Since September 2023, Egyptian authorities have been arresting Sudanese refugees for irregular entry or stay. Those arrested have been detained...

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Mexico: Protect journalist Alberto Amaro

On June 4, Mexican journalist Alberto Amaro was threatened with a firearm by officers of the investigative police from the...

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USA: Environmental lawyer must be pardoned

Steven Donziger, a lawyer and environmental rights defender, successfully represented victims of oil dumping in Ecuador against Chevron. However, Chevron...

Bangladesh: Blogger unjustly detained despite bail

Selim Khan is a 19-year-old atheist blogger from Bangladesh. He joined a private Facebook group for like-minded individuals to express...

Israel/OPT: Release Palestinian surgeon detained by Israeli military

On March 24, 2024, Israeli forces detained Palestinian doctor Khaled Al Serr from Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza. He...

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Jordan: Syrian journalist released after 50 days in detention

On May 29, 2024, Jordanian authorities released Syrian refugee and student journalist Atiya Mohammad Abu Salem. They also revoked his...

Police officers gather to remove activists during an anti death penalty protest in front of the US Supreme Court January 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

USA: Clemency denied, Alabama carries out execution

On May 30, 2024, Alabama executed Jamie Mills. Convicted in 2007 for the 2004 murder of an elderly couple, Mills...

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USA: Texas execution reset

Ramiro Gonzales is set to be executed in Texas on June 26, 2024. He was sentenced to death in 2006...

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Azerbaijan: Free prominent opposition leader

On December 14, 2023, Azerbaijani authorities arrested Tofig Yagublu, a well-known opposition leader and outspoken critic of the government. They...

Mali: Release author detained for criticizing the government

On May 20, Etienne Fakaba Sissoko, a Malian economist and university professor, was convicted of defamation, damaging the state’s reputation,...

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