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Saidur Rahman Khan,
Saidur Rahman Khan,
Abdus Sobhan
Abdus Sobhan
Members of the teachers' association Shikkhok Samity who have been arrested subsequent to the students' and teachers' unrest which erupted in August 2007 at Dhaka university.
Members of the teachers' association Shikkhok Samity who have been arrested subsequent to the students' and teachers' unrest which erupted in August 2007 at Dhaka university.
In its resolution adopted on 6 September 2007, the European Parliament called for their immediate release.
In its resolution adopted on 6 September 2007, the European Parliament called for their immediate release.
The National League for Democracy (NLD) leader, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Sakharov Prize winner has spent 11 of the last 17 years under house arrest.
The National League for Democracy (NLD) leader, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Sakharov Prize winner has spent 11 of the last 17 years under house arrest.
In its resolutions adopted on 21 June, 6 September and 27 September 2007, the European Parliament called for the immediate release and full freedom of movement and expression of Aung San Suu Kyi.
In its resolutions adopted on 21 June, 6 September and 27 September 2007, the European Parliament called for the immediate release and full freedom of movement and expression of Aung San Suu Kyi.
In its resolution adopted on 27 September 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 27 September 2007, the European Parliament:
- demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all those who have been arrested since the protests began on 19 August 2007,
- demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all those who have been arrested since the protests began on 19 August 2007,
- utterly condemned the brutal response by the Burmese authorities to the peaceful demonstrations began on 19 August 2007 and expresses its horror at the killing of peaceful protestors,
- utterly condemned the brutal response by the Burmese authorities to the peaceful demonstrations began on 19 August 2007 and expresses its horror at the killing of peaceful protestors,
- reiterated its calls for the cessation of the current illegitimate constitutional process, and its replacement by a fully representative National Convention including the National League for Democracy and other political parties and groups.
- reiterated its calls for the cessation of the current illegitimate constitutional process, and its replacement by a fully representative National Convention including the National League for Democracy and other political parties and groups.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament insisted on the immediate release of U Win Tin and all political prisoners – estimated to number over 1200 – held by the SPDC.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament insisted on the immediate release of U Win Tin and all political prisoners – estimated to number over 1200 – held by the SPDC.
A special session of the Human Rights Council was held on Myanmar at the initiative of the EU, in October 2007.
A special session of the Human Rights Council was held on Myanmar at the initiative of the EU, in October 2007.
Min Ko Naing,
Min Ko Naing,
Ko Ko Gyi
Ko Ko Gyi
Leaders of the 88 Generation Students, Min Ko Naing, has already spent 16 years in prison, and Ko Ko Gyi, 15 years.
Leaders of the 88 Generation Students, Min Ko Naing, has already spent 16 years in prison, and Ko Ko Gyi, 15 years.
U Win Tin
U Win Tin
A 77-year old journalist detained as a political prisoner for almost two decades now for writing a letter to the UN on the ill-treatment of political prisoners and the poor conditions in which they are held.
A 77-year old journalist detained as a political prisoner for almost two decades now for writing a letter to the UN on the ill-treatment of political prisoners and the poor conditions in which they are held.
Burmese Buddhist monks
Burmese Buddhist monks
With ten of thousands of other peaceful demonstrators protested as of 19 August 2007 against the anti-democratic and repressive regime in Burma and many of them were arrested.
With ten of thousands of other peaceful demonstrators protested as of 19 August 2007 against the anti-democratic and repressive regime in Burma and many of them were arrested.
Rawang Nang,
Rawang Nang,
Chinlai Nin Ram,
Chinlai Nin Ram,
Nanghkyi Hkaw Dang,
Nanghkyi Hkaw Dang,
Pu Ram
Pu Ram
The four girls, aged between 14 and 16 years, were gang-raped by army officers and then arrested.
The four girls, aged between 14 and 16 years, were gang-raped by army officers and then arrested.
A letter of concern was sent on 10 April 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 10 April 2007.
Hy Vuthy
Hy Vuthy
President of the Free Trade Union of Workers in the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) at the Suntex garment factory was shot dead on 24 February 2007.
President of the Free Trade Union of Workers in the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) at the Suntex garment factory was shot dead on 24 February 2007.
In its resolution adopted on 15 March 2007, the European Parliament condemned the killing of Hy Vuthy and all other acts of violence against trade unionists and urged the Cambodian authorities to launch an urgent, impartial and effective investigation into the murders of Hu Vuthy, Chea Vichea, Ros Sovannarith and Yim Ry, to make the findings public and to bring the persons responsible to justice.
In its resolution adopted on 15 March 2007, the European Parliament condemned the killing of Hy Vuthy and all other acts of violence against trade unionists and urged the Cambodian authorities to launch an urgent, impartial and effective investigation into the murders of Hu Vuthy, Chea Vichea, Ros Sovannarith and Yim Ry, to make the findings public and to bring the persons responsible to justice.
The Parliament called on the authorities to give Born Sammang and Sok Sam Oeum a prompt retrial which complies with international standards.
The Parliament called on the authorities to give Born Sammang and Sok Sam Oeum a prompt retrial which complies with international standards.
FTUWKC President, was shot dead on 22 January 2004.
FTUWKC President, was shot dead on 22 January 2004.
FTUWKC President at the Trinunggal Komara factory; was murdered on 7 May 2004.
FTUWKC President at the Trinunggal Komara factory; was murdered on 7 May 2004.
Born Sammang
Born Sammang
They were arrested for the alleged murder of Chea Vichea and later convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment despite the lack of any credible evidence against them.
They were arrested for the alleged murder of Chea Vichea and later convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment despite the lack of any credible evidence against them.
Sok Sam Oeun
Sok Sam Oeun
Yang Maodong
Yang Maodong
This writer was imprisoned.
This writer was imprisoned.
In its resolution adopted on 13 December 2007, the European Parliament called on the Chinese authorities:
In its resolution adopted on 13 December 2007, the European Parliament called on the Chinese authorities:
- to allow an independent body to have access to Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Panchen Lama of Tibet, and his parents, as requested by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and
- to allow an independent body to have access to Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Panchen Lama of Tibet, and his parents, as requested by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and
- to release the writer Yang Maodong and the other 50 cyber-dissidents and web users imprisoned in China.
- to release the writer Yang Maodong and the other 50 cyber-dissidents and web users imprisoned in China.
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima
Panchen Lama of Tibet.
Panchen Lama of Tibet.
Ismail Semed
Ismail Semed
Uyghur political prisoner and activist in support of Uyghurs’ human rights was executed on the morning of 8 February 2007 in Urumchi.
Uyghur political prisoner and activist in support of Uyghurs’ human rights was executed on the morning of 8 February 2007 in Urumchi.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 March 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 March 2007.
Bu Dongwei
Bu Dongwei
He was sentenced to two and a half years of forced labour for being a Falun Gong practitioner.
He was sentenced to two and a half years of forced labour for being a Falun Gong practitioner.
On 28 February, the European Parliament called for his release.
On 28 February, the European Parliament called for his release.
Guo Feixiong
Guo Feixiong
Human rights defender, he was arrested on 30 September 2006 with charges of illegal business activity.
Human rights defender, he was arrested on 30 September 2006 with charges of illegal business activity.
A letter of concern was sent on 5 June 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 5 June 2007.
Zhang Lianying
Zhang Lianying
She was beaten into a coma on 20 March 2007.
She was beaten into a coma on 20 March 2007.
She has been detained at the Beijing Women´s Labor Camp since 14 June 2005 simply because she is an adherent of the Falun Gong.
She has been detained at the Beijing Women´s Labor Camp since 14 June 2005 simply because she is an adherent of the Falun Gong.
Her recent beating is very likely to be linked to the fact that her husband, Mr Niu Jinping, met Mr Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice-President of the European Parliament, in China during his visit in May 2006 in order to brief him on the plight of his wife and other Falun Gong practitioners held and often tortured in prisons.
Her recent beating is very likely to be linked to the fact that her husband, Mr Niu Jinping, met Mr Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice-President of the European Parliament, in China during his visit in May 2006 in order to brief him on the plight of his wife and other Falun Gong practitioners held and often tortured in prisons.
In two letters of concern of 21 May 2007 the President of the European Parliament urged the Commission and the Council to raise these individual cases in all discussions with the Chinese authorities and in particular at the forthcoming round of the EU Human Rights Dialogue with China in Berlin on 14-15 May 2007.
In two letters of concern of 21 May 2007 the President of the European Parliament urged the Commission and the Council to raise these individual cases in all discussions with the Chinese authorities and in particular at the forthcoming round of the EU Human Rights Dialogue with China in Berlin on 14-15 May 2007.
Cao Dong
Cao Dong
Another Falun Gong practitione.
Another Falun Gong practitione.
He also met Vice-President McMillan-Scott in May 2006.
He also met Vice-President McMillan-Scott in May 2006.
Following the meeting, he was abducted by the Chinese police and his location remained unknown for several months.
Following the meeting, he was abducted by the Chinese police and his location remained unknown for several months.
On 8 February 2007 he was sentenced to five years of imprisonment.
On 8 February 2007 he was sentenced to five years of imprisonment.
Yoo Sang-Joon
Yoo Sang-Joon
North Korean refugee residing in China and facing trial in Inner Mongolia.
North Korean refugee residing in China and facing trial in Inner Mongolia.
There were fears that, after his trial, he may have been deported to North Korea where he was likely to face execution.
There were fears that, after his trial, he may have been deported to North Korea where he was likely to face execution.
A letter of concern was sent to the Chinese authorities on 26 November 2007.
A letter of concern was sent to the Chinese authorities on 26 November 2007.
Chen Tao
Chen Tao
Farmer in Sichuan province, executed in mid-2006.
Farmer in Sichuan province, executed in mid-2006.
A letter of concern was sent to the Chinese authorities on 23 January 2007.
A letter of concern was sent to the Chinese authorities on 23 January 2007.
Guy Yombo
Guy Yombo
He was murdered on 23 January 2007 in a police station of Brazzaville.
He was murdered on 23 January 2007 in a police station of Brazzaville.
Christian Mounzéo,
Christian Mounzéo,
Brice Mackosso
Brice Mackosso
Human rights defenders, coordinators of the campaign "Publiez Ce Que Vous Payez" condemned to one year of prison.
Human rights defenders, coordinators of the campaign "Publiez Ce Que Vous Payez" condemned to one year of prison.
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
Guy-André Kieffer
Guy-André Kieffer
French Canadian journalist.
French Canadian journalist.
He was kidnapped on 16 April 2004 in Cote d'Ivoire.
He was kidnapped on 16 April 2004 in Cote d'Ivoire.
A letter of concern was sent on 1 June 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 1 June 2007.
Damas de Blanco
Damas de Blanco
2005 Sakharov Prize laureates.
2005 Sakharov Prize laureates.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament urged the Cuban authorities immediately to allow the Damas de Blanco to leave the island so that they can accept the Parliament's invitation in order to receive the Sakharov Prize in person.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament urged the Cuban authorities immediately to allow the Damas de Blanco to leave the island so that they can accept the Parliament's invitation in order to receive the Sakharov Prize in person.
Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
2002 Sakharov Prize laureate.
2002 Sakharov Prize laureate.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament renewed its invitation and demanded that the Cuban authorities permit him to travel to Europe so that he could address the European institutions.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament renewed its invitation and demanded that the Cuban authorities permit him to travel to Europe so that he could address the European institutions.
Wasfi Sadek Ishaq,
Wasfi Sadek Ishaq,
Karam Klieb Endarawis
Karam Klieb Endarawis
Two young Copts murdered on 3 October 2007.
Two young Copts murdered on 3 October 2007.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007 on Christian communities, the European Parliament expressed concerns about these murders.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007 on Christian communities, the European Parliament expressed concerns about these murders.
Karim Amer
Karim Amer
Abd al-Karim Nabil Suleiman, better known by his pen name Karim Amer, who was condemned to nine years in prison due to the fact that he had posted articles criticizing Islam.
Abd al-Karim Nabil Suleiman, better known by his pen name Karim Amer, who was condemned to nine years in prison due to the fact that he had posted articles criticizing Islam.
A letter of concern was sent on 15 February 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 15 February 2007.
Ayman Nour
Ayman Nour
According to information received, he was mistreated by the police.
According to information received, he was mistreated by the police.
A letter of concern was sent on 22 May 2007 and on 05 July 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 22 May 2007 and on 05 July 2007.
Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy
Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy
His freedom of religion was not respected, and his right to life and security of person was threatened, as well as that of his wife.
His freedom of religion was not respected, and his right to life and security of person was threatened, as well as that of his wife.
A letter of concern was sent on 10 September 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 10 September 2007.
Association for Human Rights Legal Aid
Association for Human Rights Legal Aid
This NGO was dissolved by a decree of the Governor of Cairo in September 2007.
This NGO was dissolved by a decree of the Governor of Cairo in September 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 December 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 December 2007.
Hailu Shawel,
Hailu Shawel,
Professor Mesfin Woldemariam,
Professor Mesfin Woldemariam,
Dr Yacob Hailemariam,
Dr Yacob Hailemariam,
Dr Berhanu Nega,
Dr Berhanu Nega,
Ms Birtukan Mideksa
Ms Birtukan Mideksa
On 11 June 2007, among 38 senior opposition figures, the following human rights defenders were found guilty of charges related to mass protests following disputed elections two years ago:
On 11 June 2007, among 38 senior opposition figures, the following human rights defenders were found guilty of charges related to mass protests following disputed elections two years ago:
Hailu Shawel, President of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy,
Hailu Shawel, President of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy,
Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, former Chair of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council,
Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, former Chair of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council,
Dr Yacob Hailemariam, UN Special Envoy and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda,
Dr Yacob Hailemariam, UN Special Envoy and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda,
Dr Berhanu Nega, Mayor-elect of Addis Ababa, and
Dr Berhanu Nega, Mayor-elect of Addis Ababa, and
Ms Birtukan Mideksa, former judge.
Ms Birtukan Mideksa, former judge.
All of them were declared "prisoners of conscience" by Amnesty International.
All of them were declared "prisoners of conscience" by Amnesty International.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament:
- deplored this decision and condemned the fact that this occurred without defence proceedings in a judicial process that did not respect international standards,
- deplored this decision and condemned the fact that this occurred without defence proceedings in a judicial process that did not respect international standards,
- urged the Ethiopian Government to promptly investigate the incidents involving students in Dembi Dollo and Ghimbi and to hold those responsible accountable (in January 2007 police forces allegedly beat and severely injured students in the towns of Dembi Dollo and Ghimbi, causing the death of three of them, and detained between 30 and 50 students),
- urged the Ethiopian Government to promptly investigate the incidents involving students in Dembi Dollo and Ghimbi and to hold those responsible accountable (in January 2007 police forces allegedly beat and severely injured students in the towns of Dembi Dollo and Ghimbi, causing the death of three of them, and detained between 30 and 50 students),
- condemned the arrests of independent journalists and asks the Ethiopian Government to guarantee freedom of the press.
- condemned the arrests of independent journalists and asks the Ethiopian Government to guarantee freedom of the press.
Etenesh Yiman
Etenesh Yiman
This wife of an opposition candidate, was shot down outside her house in front of her children
This wife of an opposition candidate, was shot down outside her house in front of her children
Serkalem Fasil
Serkalem Fasil
This journalist was six months pregnant when she was arrested.
This journalist was six months pregnant when she was arrested.
She was denied adequate medical care.
She was denied adequate medical care.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament welcomed the release of 28 defendants on 10 April 2007, including seven journalists, one of whom was Serkalem Fasil.
In its resolution adopted on 21 June 2007, the European Parliament welcomed the release of 28 defendants on 10 April 2007, including seven journalists, one of whom was Serkalem Fasil.
Sozar Subari
Sozar Subari
Georgian police troops used excessive force while trying to disperse anti-government demonstrations, among them Georgian Public Defender Mr Sozar Subari, on 7 November 2007 in Tbilisi and on 8 November 2007 in Batumi.
Georgian police troops used excessive force while trying to disperse anti-government demonstrations, among them Georgian Public Defender Mr Sozar Subari, on 7 November 2007 in Tbilisi and on 8 November 2007 in Batumi.
A letter of concern was sent on 4 November 2007.
A letter of concern was sent on 4 November 2007.
Eduardo José D'Aubuisson Munguía,
Eduardo José D'Aubuisson Munguía,
William Rizziery Pichinte Chávez,
William Rizziery Pichinte Chávez,
José Ramón González Rivas,
José Ramón González Rivas,
Three Members of the Central American Parliament, the Salvadoreans Eduardo José D'Aubuisson Munguía, William Rizziery Pichinte Chávez and José Ramón González Rivas, as well as their driver, Gerardo Napoleón Ramírez, were brutally murdered as they were driving towards the PARLACEN plenary meeting.
Three Members of the Central American Parliament, the Salvadoreans Eduardo José D'Aubuisson Munguía, William Rizziery Pichinte Chávez and José Ramón González Rivas, as well as their driver, Gerardo Napoleón Ramírez, were brutally murdered as they were driving towards the PARLACEN plenary meeting.
Their charred and abandoned corpses were found near Guatemala City.
Their charred and abandoned corpses were found near Guatemala City.
In its resolution adopted on 15 March 2007, the European Parliament expressed its total repudiation of all the murders concerned and expected the Guatemalan government to guarantee full independence, liberty and security to the Guatemalan judicial authorities in their investigation of these crimes.
In its resolution adopted on 15 March 2007, the European Parliament expressed its total repudiation of all the murders concerned and expected the Guatemalan government to guarantee full independence, liberty and security to the Guatemalan judicial authorities in their investigation of these crimes.
Pedro Zamora
Pedro Zamora
Trade unionist in Puerto Quetzal killed in 2007.
Trade unionist in Puerto Quetzal killed in 2007.
Ms Nasreen, Sakharov Prize 1994, was threatened to death for publishing a novel "the shame" harshly contested by Islamic fundamentalists.
Ms Nasreen, Sakharov Prize 1994, was threatened to death for publishing a novel "the shame" harshly contested by Islamic fundamentalists.
She had to leave the Indian state of western Bengal where she used to live.
She had to leave the Indian state of western Bengal where she used to live.
In 2008, her visa for India was extended.
In 2008, her visa for India was extended.
She remains under threat.
She remains under threat.
A letter of concern was sent on 29 November 2007 and again on 04 February 2008.
A letter of concern was sent on 29 November 2007 and again on 04 February 2008.
Father Pius Afas,
Father Pius Afas,
Father Mazen Ishoa
Father Mazen Ishoa
Two Catholic priests kidnapped on 14 October 2007.
Two Catholic priests kidnapped on 14 October 2007.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007 on Christian communities, the European Parliament raised concerns at the recent violent events in Iraq.
In its resolution adopted on 15 November 2007 on Christian communities, the European Parliament raised concerns at the recent violent events in Iraq.
Zuhair Youssef Astavo Kermles,
Zuhair Youssef Astavo Kermles,
Luay Solomon Numan
Luay Solomon Numan
Two Assyrian Christian members of the organisation National Union of Bet-Nahrin assassinated on 28 June 2007.
Two Assyrian Christian members of the organisation National Union of Bet-Nahrin assassinated on 28 June 2007.
On 3 June 2007, this Chaldean priest and three deacons who were his assistants were murdered.
On 3 June 2007, this Chaldean priest and three deacons who were his assistants were murdered.
Samar Sa'ad 'Abdullah,
Samar Sa'ad 'Abdullah,
Wassan Talib,
Wassan Talib,
Zeynab Fadhil,
Zeynab Fadhil,
Iraqi young women sentenced to death penalty.
Iraqi young women sentenced to death penalty.
A letter was sent to appeal for a pardon or commutation of sentences on 23 February 2007.
A letter was sent to appeal for a pardon or commutation of sentences on 23 February 2007.
Jafar Kiani
Jafar Kiani
On 5 July 2007, he was executed by stoning in the village of Aghche-kand (Qazvin Province).
On 5 July 2007, he was executed by stoning in the village of Aghche-kand (Qazvin Province).
In its resolution adopted on 25 October 2007, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 25 October 2007, the European Parliament:
- strongly condemned the execution by stoning of Mr Jafar Kiani, called on the Iranian authorities to implement their declared moratorium on stoning and demanded that the Islamic Penal Code of Iran be reformed in order to abolish stoning,
- strongly condemned the execution by stoning of Mr Jafar Kiani, called on the Iranian authorities to implement their declared moratorium on stoning and demanded that the Islamic Penal Code of Iran be reformed in order to abolish stoning,