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He is a journalist who was arrested on 15 November 2007, along with six other soldiers, and later charged with assisting the soldiers in planning a rebellion.
He is a journalist who was arrested on 15 November 2007, along with six other soldiers, and later charged with assisting the soldiers in planning a rebellion.
After his trial on 16 September 2008, he was convicted to twelve years imprisonment.
After his trial on 16 September 2008, he was convicted to twelve years imprisonment.
A letter of concern was sent on 18 November 2008.
A letter of concern was sent on 18 November 2008.
Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh
Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh
He is a young journalist who was sentenced to death on 22 January 2008 for circulating an article about women's rights in Islam, which he had downloaded from the Internet; whereas the court ruled that the article constituted blasphemy and sentenced him to death.
He is a young journalist who was sentenced to death on 22 January 2008 for circulating an article about women’s rights in Islam, which he had downloaded from the Internet; whereas the court ruled that the article constituted blasphemy and sentenced him to death.
He was denied legal representation and was sentenced without a proper hearing.
He was denied legal representation and was sentenced without a proper hearing.
He was allegedly beaten and threatened with execution until he signed a confession.
He was allegedly beaten and threatened with execution until he signed a confession.
On 6 February 2008, a delegation from the Afghan Independent Journalists' Association (AIJA) met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, providing him with details of the case and asking him to intervene on Mr Kambakhsh's behalf,
On 6 February 2008, a delegation from the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association (AIJA) met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, providing him with details of the case and asking him to intervene on Mr Kambakhsh’s behalf,
In its resolution adopted on 13 March 2008, the European Parliament
In its resolution adopted on 13 March 2008, the European Parliament
On 21 October 2008, the Appeal Court of Kabul overturned Kambakhsh's death sentence, and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment.
On 21 October 2008, the Appeal Court of Kabul overturned Kambakhsh’s death sentence, and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment.
Ganimat Zahidov
Ganimat Zahidov
Eynulla Fatullayev
Eynulla Fatullayev
Sakit Zahidov
Sakit Zahidov
Fikret Hüseynli,
Fikret Hüseynli,
Baxaddin Xaziyev
Baxaddin Xaziyev
Nicat Hüseynov
Nicat Hüseynov
Elmar Hüseynov
Elmar Hüseynov
Three journalists currently detained in prison whose arrests appear to have been politically motivated:
Three journalists currently detained in prison whose arrests appear to have been politically motivated:
Ganimat Zahidov, editor of the daily Azadlig,
Ganimat Zahidov, editor of the daily Azadlig,
Eynulla Fatullayev, editor of two dailies Realny Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan
Eynulla Fatullayev, editor of two dailies Realny Azerbaijan and Gundelik Azerbaijan
Sakit Zahidov, journalist of the daily Azadlig.
Sakit Zahidov, journalist of the daily Azadlig.
Attacks on three journalists associated with the opposition party:
Attacks on three journalists associated with the opposition party:
Fikret Hüseynli, correspondent of Azadlig
Fikret Hüseynli, correspondent of Azadlig
Baxaddin Xaziyev, editor-in-chief of the daily Bizim Yol
Baxaddin Xaziyev, editor-in-chief of the daily Bizim Yol
Nicat Hüseynov, Azadlig journalist
Nicat Hüseynov, Azadlig journalist
Elmar Hüseynov, editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper Monitor, who was shot and killed by unidentified individuals in 2005.
Elmar Hüseynov, editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper Monitor, who was shot and killed by unidentified individuals in 2005.
None of the above incidents were effectively investigated.
None of the above incidents were effectively investigated.
A letter of concern was sent on 16 January 2008.
A letter of concern was sent on 16 January 2008.
Farhad Aliyev
Farhad Aliyev
Concerning Mr Farhad Aliyev, the
Concerning Mr Farhad Aliyev, the
former Minister of economic development, there have been allegations of violations of his right to a fair trial and of poor conditions of his detention According to a letter received from lawyers representing Mr Aliyev, he was denied due process in pre-trial detention, his right to legal counsel of his choosing was consistently abused and he was denied regular access to his attorneys.
former Minister of economic development, there have been allegations of violations of his right to a fair trial and of poor conditions of his detention According to a letter received from lawyers representing Mr Aliyev, he was denied due process in pre-trial detention, his right to legal counsel of his choosing was consistently abused and he was denied regular access to his attorneys.
In addition, Mr Farhad Aliyev has allegedly been denied sufficient medical attention despite serious heart problems and was not allowed to contact his family.
In addition, Mr Farhad Aliyev has allegedly been denied sufficient medical attention despite serious heart problems and was not allowed to contact his family.
Aleksander Milinkevich,
Aleksander Milinkevich,
Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov,
Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov,
Alyaksandr Kazulin
Alyaksandr Kazulin
Aleksander Milinkevich, the leader of the united democratic opposition of Belarus who was arbitrarily arrested and temporarily detained.
Aleksander Milinkevich, the leader of the united democratic opposition of Belarus who was arbitrarily arrested and temporarily detained.
Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov, a journalist who was sentenced to three years imprisonment during a clampdown of the independent media.
Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov, a journalist who was sentenced to three years imprisonment during a clampdown of the independent media.
Alyaksandr Kazulin, he was nominated for the 2008 Sakharov Prize
Alyaksandr Kazulin, he was nominated for the 2008 Sakharov Prize
In its resolution dated 21 February 2008, the European Parliament
In its resolution dated 21 February 2008, the European Parliament
- expressed solidarity with the united democratic opposition of Belarus and the leader of that movement, Aleksander Milinkevich,
- expressed solidarity with the united democratic opposition of Belarus and the leader of that movement, Aleksander Milinkevich,
- communicated its regret that the situation of democracy, human rights and law was not improving,
- communicated its regret that the situation of democracy, human rights and law was not improving,
- condemned the sentence of Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov as unjustly harsh and called on the Belarusian Government to reconsider the decision,
- condemned the sentence of Aliaksandr Zdvizhkov as unjustly harsh and called on the Belarusian Government to reconsider the decision,
- urged the Belarusian authorities to release immediately and unconditionally the remaining political prisoner, Alyaksandr Kazulin, and to stop using intimidation, harassment, targeted arrests and politically motivated prosecutions against the activists of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus,
- urged the Belarusian authorities to release immediately and unconditionally the remaining political prisoner, Alyaksandr Kazulin, and to stop using intimidation, harassment, targeted arrests and politically motivated prosecutions against the activists of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus,
- expressed regret that Belarus is the only country in Europe to retain the death penalty during times of peace.
- expressed regret that Belarus is the only country in Europe to retain the death penalty during times of peace.
In its resolution adopted on 9 October 2008, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 9 October 2008, the European Parliament:
- expressed its satisfaction that the political prisoners Mr Alyaksandr Kazulin, Mr Sergei Parsyukevich and Mr Andrei Kim had been released
- expressed its satisfaction that the political prisoners Mr Alyaksandr Kazulin, Mr Sergei Parsyukevich and Mr Andrei Kim had been released
Andrei Kim and Siarhei Parsyukevich,
Andrei Kim and Siarhei Parsyukevich,
Aliaksandr Kazulin
Aliaksandr Kazulin
Andrei Kim and Siarhei Parsyukevich, two pro-democratic activists who have been given harsh sentences for taking part in peaceful entrepreneurs' demonstrations on 10 and 21 January 2008.
Andrei Kim and Siarhei Parsyukevich, two pro-democratic activists who have been given harsh sentences for taking part in peaceful entrepreneurs’ demonstrations on 10 and 21 January 2008.
Aliaksandr Kazulin, the remaining political prisoner still under detention and mentioned in the Resolution adopted on 21 February 2008.
Aliaksandr Kazulin, the remaining political prisoner still under detention and mentioned in the Resolution adopted on 21 February 2008.
In its resolution adopted on 22 May 2008 the European Parliament,
In its resolution adopted on 22 May 2008 the European Parliament,
- condemned the harsh sentences given to Syarhei Parsyukevich and Andrei Kim on 22 and 23 April 2008 at the same time, deplored the reportedly excessive force used by Belarusian security forces against and the arrests of peaceful citizens and calls on the Belarusian authorities to unconditionally abstain from all use of force against the representatives of the democratic opposition.
- condemned the harsh sentences given to Syarhei Parsyukevich and Andrei Kim on 22 and 23 April 2008 at the same time, deplored the reportedly excessive force used by Belarusian security forces against and the arrests of peaceful citizens and calls on the Belarusian authorities to unconditionally abstain from all use of force against the representatives of the democratic opposition.
- urged the Belarusian authorities to release immediately and unconditionally the remaining political prisoner, Aliaksandr Kazulin, and to cease using intimidation, harassment, targeted arrests and politically motivated prosecutions against the activists of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus.
- urged the Belarusian authorities to release immediately and unconditionally the remaining political prisoner, Aliaksandr Kazulin, and to cease using intimidation, harassment, targeted arrests and politically motivated prosecutions against the activists of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus.
Thr General Secretary of the National League for Democracy (NLD), who has spent thirteen of the last eighteen years as a political prisoner under house arrest, had her house arrest extended by the junta, and where on 11 June 2008 official newspapers of the Burmese military junta, including the regime's mouthpiece, The New Light of Myanmar, called for the public flogging of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and whereas the military junta has refused to distance itself from this suggestion.
The General Secretary of the National League for Democracy (NLD), who has spent thirteen of the last eighteen years as a political prisoner under house arrest, had her house arrest extended by the junta, and where on 11 June 2008 official newspapers of the Burmese military junta, including the regime’s mouthpiece, The New Light of Myanmar, called for the public flogging of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and whereas the military junta has refused to distance itself from this suggestion.
In its resolution adopted on 19 June 2008, the European Parliament
In its resolution adopted on 19 June 2008, the European Parliament
- strongly condemned the decision by the Burmese authorities to extend the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, deplored the detention of the group of political activists demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the Burmese authorities to free all political prisoners without further delay.
- strongly condemned the decision by the Burmese authorities to extend the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, deplored the detention of the group of political activists demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the Burmese authorities to free all political prisoners without further delay.
- denounced the prospect of the flogging of Aung San Suu Kyi as a crime against humanity.
- denounced the prospect of the flogging of Aung San Suu Kyi as a crime against humanity.
In its resolution adopted on 23 October 2008, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 23 October 2008, the European Parliament:
- condemned the continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, and called for her immediate release.
- condemned the continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, and called for her immediate release.
Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh
Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh
A spokesperson for the Coalition of Political Parties of the democratic opposition who had not been heard of since his arrest on 3 February 2008.
A spokesperson for the Coalition of Political Parties of the democratic opposition who had not been heard of since his arrest on 3 February 2008.
In its resolution adopted on 24 April 2008, the European Parliament
In its resolution adopted on 24 April 2008, the European Parliament
- voiced its utmost concern for the fate of Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh, of whom there had been no news since his arrest on 3 February 2008, and held the Chadian authorities personally responsible for his state of health and called on them to take the necessary measures so that he regains his freedom without delay.
- voiced its utmost concern for the fate of Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh, of whom there had been no news since his arrest on 3 February 2008, and held the Chadian authorities personally responsible for his state of health and called on them to take the necessary measures so that he regains his freedom without delay.
Hu Jia
Hu Jia
The winner of the 2008 Sakharov Prize
The winner of the 2008 Sakharov Prize
In its resolution adopted on 17 January 2008, the European Parliament
In its resolution adopted on 17 January 2008, the European Parliament
- condemned the detention of Hu Jia and raised concerns about the conditions under which he was being kept and urged the Chinese authorities to release him promptly.
- condemned the detention of Hu Jia and raised concerns about the conditions under which he was being kept and urged the Chinese authorities to release him promptly.
Antonio Ramón Díaz
Antonio Ramón Díaz
The husbands of two members of the human rights organisation Ladies in White, who have not received adequate medical care whilst in detention to the extent that the situation has potentially become life threatening.
The husbands of two members of the human rights organisation Ladies in White, who have not received adequate medical care whilst in detention to the extent that the situation has potentially become life threatening.
Concerns also remain that the two men did not receive a fair trial for their alleged crimes.
Concerns also remain that the two men did not receive a fair trial for their alleged crimes.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 March 2008.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 March 2008.
Democratic republic of congo
Democratic republic of congo
Julienne Lusenge
Julienne Lusenge
Julienne Lusenge, co-ordinator of the association "Solidarité féminine pour la paix et le développement intégral (SOFEPADI)" was a victim of intimidation and death threats upon her return to DRC.
Julienne Lusenge, co-ordinator of the association ‘Solidarité féminine pour la paix et le développement intégral (SOFEPADI)’ was a victim of intimidation and death threats upon her return to DRC.
This wave of intimidation followed her participation in a roundtable discussion on 25 March 2008, with the European Parliament's Sub-Committee on Human Rights on the human rights situation in DRC.
This wave of intimidation followed her participation in a roundtable discussion on 25 March 2008, with the European Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Human Rights on the human rights situation in DRC.
A letter of concern was sent on 9 April 2008
A letter of concern was sent on 9 April 2008
Henri Tiphagne
Henri Tiphagne
Mahaboob Batcha
Mahaboob Batcha
Henri Tiphagne, Executive Director of People’s Watch, Mahaboob Batcha, Managing Trustee of the Society for Community Organisation Trust (SOCO Trust), and V.P. Gunasekaran, District Secretary of the Communist Party of India were arrested alongside several human rights defenders for peacefully taking part in "The Long March for Justice for Special Task Force (STF) victims".
Henri Tiphagne, Executive Director of People’s Watch, Mahaboob Batcha, Managing Trustee of the Society for Community Organisation Trust (SOCO Trust), and V.P. Gunasekaran, District Secretary of the Communist Party of India were arrested alongside several human rights defenders for peacefully taking part in ‘The Long March for Justice for Special Task Force (STF) victims’.
Although released on the same evening, this arbitrary arrest of peaceful protestors was a cause for concern.
Although released on the same evening, this arbitrary arrest of peaceful protestors was a cause for concern.
A letter of concern was sent on 4 June 2008.
A letter of concern was sent on 4 June 2008.
Munir Said Thalib
Munir Said Thalib
A leading Indonesian human rights activist, founder of human rights organisations, died from arsenic poisoning on Garuda flight GA974 from Singapore to Amsterdam on 7 September 2004.
A leading Indonesian human rights activist, founder of human rights organisations, died from arsenic poisoning on Garuda flight GA974 from Singapore to Amsterdam on 7 September 2004.
The report by an independent fact-finding team into the Munir Said Thalib case, ordered by the Indonesian President, has never been made public and the only person to have been prosecuted in connection with the case, former Garuda co-pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, had his conviction overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court in October 2006.
The report by an independent fact-finding team into the Munir Said Thalib case, ordered by the Indonesian President, has never been made public and the only person to have been prosecuted in connection with the case, former Garuda co-pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, had his conviction overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court in October 2006.
In its declaration adopted on 10 April 2008, the European Parliament
In its declaration adopted on 10 April 2008, the European Parliament
- expressed its concern that this murder was meant to intimidate and threaten all other Indonesian human rights defenders and journalists,
- expressed its concern that this murder was meant to intimidate and threaten all other Indonesian human rights defenders and journalists,
- called on the Indonesian authorities to take all necessary action to ensure that those responsible for the murder at all levels are brought to trial and justice is delivered as quickly as possible.
- called on the Indonesian authorities to take all necessary action to ensure that those responsible for the murder at all levels are brought to trial and justice is delivered as quickly as possible.
However, on 31 December, 2008, the South Jakarta District Court decided to acquit him for want of evidence.
However, on 31 December, 2008, the South Jakarta District Court decided to acquit him for want of evidence.
Seyed Mehdi Kazemi
Seyed Mehdi Kazemi
He is a 19-year-old homosexual Iranian citizen, who requested asylum in the United Kingdom and had his application rejected; whereas, fearing deportation, he fled to the Netherlands, where he applied for asylum; whereas Dutch authorities, after examining his request, have decided to send him back to the UK.
He is a 19-year-old homosexual Iranian citizen, who requested asylum in the United Kingdom and had his application rejected; whereas, fearing deportation, he fled to the Netherlands, where he applied for asylum; whereas Dutch authorities, after examining his request, have decided to send him back to the UK.
The Iranian authorities routinely detain torture and execute persons, notably homosexuals, and Mr Kazemi's former partner has already been executed and his father has threatened him with death.
The Iranian authorities routinely detain torture and execute persons, notably homosexuals, and Mr Kazemi’s former partner has already been executed and his father has threatened him with death.
- expressed its concern over the fate of Mehdi Kazemi, and asked for the proper and full application of the Qualifications Directive, which recognises persecution for sexual orientation as a ground for granting asylum and requires Member States to consider the individual case and the situation in the country of origin, including laws and regulations and the manner in which they are applied.
- expressed its concern over the fate of Mehdi Kazemi, and asked for the proper and full application of the Qualifications Directive, which recognises persecution for sexual orientation as a ground for granting asylum and requires Member States to consider the individual case and the situation in the country of origin, including laws and regulations and the manner in which they are applied.
- appealed to the Member States involved to find a common solution to ensure that Mehdi Kazemi is granted asylum or protection on EU soil and not sent back to Iran, where he would most certainly be executed, thus ensuring that Article 3 of the ECHR is fully respected by all European authorities and notably, in this case, by the UK.
- appealed to the Member States involved to find a common solution to ensure that Mehdi Kazemi is granted asylum or protection on EU soil and not sent back to Iran, where he would most certainly be executed, thus ensuring that Article 3 of the ECHR is fully respected by all European authorities and notably, in this case, by the UK.
On 19 May 2008, Mehdi Kazemi received notification from the British Home Office that he had been granted asylum in the United Kingdom.
On 19 May 2008, Mehdi Kazemi received notification from the British Home Office that he had been granted asylum in the United Kingdom.
Khadijeh Moghaddam
Khadijeh Moghaddam
Ten women: Iran, Khayrieh, Kobra N., Fatemeh, Ashraf Kalhori, Shamameh Ghorbani, Leyla Ghomi, Hajar, the sisters Zohreh and Azar Kabiriniat; Two men: Abdollah Farivar and an unnamed Afghan national
Ten women: Iran, Khayrieh, Kobra N., Fatemeh, Ashraf Kalhori, Shamameh Ghorbani, Leyla Ghomi, Hajar, the sisters Zohreh and Azar Kabiriniat; Two men: Abdollah Farivar and an unnamed Afghan national
Mokarrameh Ebrahimi
Mokarrameh Ebrahimi
Ja'Far Kiani
Ja ’ Far Kiani
Shahla Jahed
Shahla Jahed
Khadijeh Moghaddam, a prominent women's rights and environmentalist campaigner was arrested on 8 April 2008, and was only released after paying a high bail payment of IRR 1 billion (approximately EUR 50 000),
Khadijeh Moghaddam, a prominent women’s rights and environmentalist campaigner was arrested on 8 April 2008, and was only released after paying a high bail payment of IRR 1 billion (approximately EUR 50 000),
The ten women and two men who continued to be at risk of being stoned to death.
The ten women and two men who continued to be at risk of being stoned to death.
Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, was sentenced to death by stoning, together with her partner, the father of her children, for the simple reason of having maintained an extra-matrimonial relationship
Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, was sentenced to death by stoning, together with her partner, the father of her children, for the simple reason of having maintained an extra-matrimonial relationship
Ja'Far Kiani, who was stoned to death in July 2007, but whose partner Mokarrameh Ebrahimi was pardoned by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after 11 years of imprisonment and released on 17 March 2008, together with her 5-year-old son.
Ja’Far Kiani, who was stoned to death in July 2007, but whose partner Mokarrameh Ebrahimi was pardoned by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after 11 years of imprisonment and released on 17 March 2008, together with her 5-year-old son.
Shahla Jahed, a 'temporary' wife, who had been found guilty of murdering her husband's permanent wife, whose conviction was later overturned by the head of the judiciary, Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi.
Shahla Jahed, a ‘temporary’ wife, who had been found guilty of murdering her husband’s permanent wife, whose conviction was later overturned by the head of the judiciary, Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi.