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He has been in jail since his arrest in September 2001, without having been tried by a court of law.
He has been in jail since his arrest in September 2001, without having been tried by a court of law.
Sitara Achikzai
Sitara Achikzai
Perwiz Kambakhsh
Perwiz Kambakhsh
Achikzai was a leading Afghan women's rights activist and a member of the regional parliament in Kandahar.
Achikzai was a leading Afghan women's rights activist and a member of the regional parliament in Kandahar.
She was assassinated by the Taliban on 12 April 2009.
She was assassinated by the Taliban on 12 April 2009.
Afghan journalist who was sentenced to death by a provincial court for distributing "blasphemous" material in 2008, having published a translation of the Qur’an without the accompanying Arabic script.
Afghan journalist who was sentenced to death by a provincial court for distributing "blasphemous" material in 2008, having published a translation of the Qur’an without the accompanying Arabic script.
He had been arrested in 2007 after downloading material from the internet relating to the role of women in Islamic societies.
He had been arrested in 2007 after downloading material from the internet relating to the role of women in Islamic societies.
He was released following a presidential pardon in September 2009.
He was released following a presidential pardon in September 2009.
In its resolution adopted on 24 April 2009, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 24 April 2009, the European Parliament:
- condemned the murders of activists working to promote human rights and the emancipation of Afghan women, in particular the recent assassination of the regional parliamentarian Sitara Achikzai.
- condemned the murders of activists working to promote human rights and the emancipation of Afghan women, in particular the recent assassination of the regional parliamentarian Sitara Achikzai.
- was appalled to learn that the Afghan Supreme Court has upheld the 20-year prison sentence which Perwiz Kambakhsh received on a blasphemy charge and called on President Karzai to pardon Mr Kambakhsh and authorise his release from prison.
- was appalled to learn that the Afghan Supreme Court has upheld the 20-year prison sentence which Perwiz Kambakhsh received on a blasphemy charge and called on President Karzai to pardon Mr Kambakhsh and authorise his release from prison.
José Fernando Lelo
José Fernando Lelo
A journalist who was arrested on 15 November 2007, along with six soldiers, and later charged with assisting the soldiers in planning a rebellion.
A journalist who was arrested on 15 November 2007, along with six soldiers, and later charged with assisting the soldiers in planning a rebellion.
On 16 September 2008, Lelo was convicted to twelve years imprisonment by Cabinda Military Court for crimes against the security of the state and instigating a rebellion.
On 16 September 2008, Lelo was convicted to twelve years imprisonment by Cabinda Military Court for crimes against the security of the state and instigating a rebellion.
Concerns were raised over the quality of the evidence upon which Lelo’s conviction was based, notably that it may have been obtained through torture.
Concerns were raised over the quality of the evidence upon which Lelo’s conviction was based, notably that it may have been obtained through torture.
On Friday 21 August 2009, Lelo was released after being acquitted on appeal by the Supreme Military Court of Angola, which ruled that there was insufficient evidence to maintain the conviction.
On Friday 21 August 2009, Lelo was released after being acquitted on appeal by the Supreme Military Court of Angola, which ruled that there was insufficient evidence to maintain the conviction.
Emin Abdullayev (Milli)
Emin Abdullayev (Milli)
Adnan Hajizade
Adnan Hajizade
Farhad and Rafiq Aliyevs
Farhad and Rafiq Aliyevs
They had used online networking tools, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, to disseminate information about the political situation in Azerbaijan, criticising the country's government.
They had used online networking tools, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, to disseminate information about the political situation in Azerbaijan, criticising the country's government.
On 11 November 2009, Milli was sentenced to two-and-a-half years and Adnan Hajizade to two years imprisonment on charges of hooliganism and inflicting minor bodily harm, charges which appear to be politically motivated.
On 11 November 2009, Milli was sentenced to two-and-a-half years and Adnan Hajizade to two years imprisonment on charges of hooliganism and inflicting minor bodily harm, charges which appear to be politically motivated.
Emin Milli, also an outspoken critic of changes to the Azerbaijani Constitution in March 2009, following which the presidential term limit was abolished and thereby allowing current President Ilham Aliyev to stand for re-election on a continuous basis, is also a cofounder of a youth group named Alumni Network.
Emin Milli, also an outspoken critic of changes to the Azerbaijani Constitution in March 2009, following which the presidential term limit was abolished and thereby allowing current President Ilham Aliyev to stand for re-election on a continuous basis, is also a cofounder of a youth group named Alumni Network.
Adnan Hajizada, is a coordinator of the youth movement known as OL!, which advocates non-violence and tolerance.
Adnan Hajizada, is a coordinator of the youth movement known as OL!, which advocates non-violence and tolerance.
The two bloggers were sentenced to harsh prison terms on the basis of highly unlikely charges and faced an unfair trial lacking due process.
The two bloggers were sentenced to harsh prison terms on the basis of highly unlikely charges and faced an unfair trial lacking due process.
Fatullayev is an Azerbaijani journalist and editor-in-chief who was persecuted and imprisoned in Azerbaijan for his criticism of government's policies and for his alleged publications.
Fatullayev is an Azerbaijani journalist and editor-in-chief who was persecuted and imprisoned in Azerbaijan for his criticism of government's policies and for his alleged publications.
He is an outspoken criticizer of the government for violating press freedom and its violation of human rights in Azerbaijan.
He is an outspoken criticizer of the government for violating press freedom and its violation of human rights in Azerbaijan.
Farhad Aliyevs is an Azerbaijani politician who was removed from office in 2005 and accused of plotting a coup d'etat.
Farhad Aliyevs is an Azerbaijani politician who was removed from office in 2005 and accused of plotting a coup d'etat.
Farhad Aliyevs and his son Rafiq were sent to prison in August 2008.
Farhad Aliyevs and his son Rafiq were sent to prison in August 2008.
They appealed to the Supreme Court in 2009 and have filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights.
They appealed to the Supreme Court in 2009 and have filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 July 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 27 July 2009.
In its resolution adopted on 17 December 2009, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 17 December 2009, the European Parliament:
- called for the immediate release of the two bloggers and for a new, fully open and fair trial on the basis of an unbiased police investigation and in accordance with all relevant international standards.
- called for the immediate release of the two bloggers and for a new, fully open and fair trial on the basis of an unbiased police investigation and in accordance with all relevant international standards.
- was concerned about the deterioration of media freedom in Azerbaijan, deplored the practice of arresting, prosecuting and convicting opposition journalists on various criminal charges and called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release the imprisoned journalists immediately, including Eynulla Fatullayev.
- was concerned about the deterioration of media freedom in Azerbaijan, deplored the practice of arresting, prosecuting and convicting opposition journalists on various criminal charges and called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release the imprisoned journalists immediately, including Eynulla Fatullayev.
- called on the Azerbaijani authorities to address the lack of police investigation into cases of violence and harassment against journalists and the fact that many crimes have so far gone unpunished;
- called on the Azerbaijani authorities to address the lack of police investigation into cases of violence and harassment against journalists and the fact that many crimes have so far gone unpunished;
- stressed that the safety of media workers must be improved and welcomed the proposed amendments to the criminal-law provisions on defamation and libel.
- stressed that the safety of media workers must be improved and welcomed the proposed amendments to the criminal-law provisions on defamation and libel.
A letter of concern was sent on 8 October 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 8 October 2009.
Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina
Bangladeshi politician, the President of the Awami League since 1981 and current Prime Minister of Bangladesh who was arrested in June 2007 and indicted on extortion charges.
Bangladeshi politician, the President of the Awami League since 1981 and current Prime Minister of Bangladesh who was arrested in June 2007 and indicted on extortion charges.
On June 11, 2008 Hasina was released on parole for medical reasons.
On June 11, 2008 Hasina was released on parole for medical reasons.
- welcomed the release of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on humanitarian grounds.
- welcomed the release of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on humanitarian grounds.
Marijus Ivanilovas
Marijus Ivanilovas
Alyaksandr Kazulin, Sergei Parsyukevich and Andrei Kim
Alyaksandr Kazulin, Sergei Parsyukevich and Andrei Kim
Mikalai Autukhovich, Yury Liavonau and Uladzimir Asipenka
Mikalai Autukhovich, Yury Liavonau and Uladzimir Asipenka
Artsiom Dubski
Artsiom Dubski
Franak Viačorka, Ivan Šyla and Zmiter Fedaruk
Franak Viačorka, Ivan Šyla and Zmiter Fedaruk
Angelika Borys
Angelika Borys
Tatsyana Shaputska
Tatsyana Shaputska
Lithuanian national and director of the printing house of the daily newspaper ‘Respublika’ was detained in Belarus on the allegation of possession of amphetamine pills.
Lithuanian national and director of the printing house of the daily newspaper ‘Respublika’ was detained in Belarus on the allegation of possession of amphetamine pills.
He was been held for two months without trial or proof of his guilt in a prison in the Belarusian city of Zhodin.
He was been held for two months without trial or proof of his guilt in a prison in the Belarusian city of Zhodin.
His arbitrary detention was later extended with additional two months, while the regime’s authorities were unable to find any proof of his guilt.
His arbitrary detention was later extended with additional two months, while the regime’s authorities were unable to find any proof of his guilt.
Activists of an entrepreneurship movement who were detained in February 2009 and received criminal charges of intentional destruction or damage to property of citizens.
Activists of an entrepreneurship movement who were detained in February 2009 and received criminal charges of intentional destruction or damage to property of citizens.
Autukhovich announced to having been on hunger strike.
Autukhovich announced to having been on hunger strike.
Dubski is a youth opposition activist imprisoned for two months.
Dubski is a youth opposition activist imprisoned for two months.
Young activists forced into army conscription.
Young activists forced into army conscription.
Viačorka was denied from enrolling to any university in Belarus.
Viačorka was denied from enrolling to any university in Belarus.
Chair at the Congress of the Union of Poles.
Chair at the Congress of the Union of Poles.
She was arrested on 15 March 2009.
She was arrested on 15 March 2009.
Shaputska, a prominent young opposition activist, was expelled from her university in September 2009 for participation in an Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Brussels.
Shaputska, a prominent young opposition activist, was expelled from her university in September 2009 for participation in an Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Brussels.
Letter of concern sent on 8 December 2009.
Letter of concern sent on 8 December 2009.
- expressed its satisfaction that the three political prisoners had been released.
- expressed its satisfaction that the three political prisoners had been released.
- expected that they will enjoy all the civic rights guaranteed to all Belarusian citizens by the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus.
- expected that they will enjoy all the civic rights guaranteed to all Belarusian citizens by the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus.
In its resolution adopted on 2 April 2009, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 2 April 2009, the European Parliament:
- called for the immediate release of the three entrepreneurs and the youth opposition activist as well as a review of the "restricted freedom" sentences imposed on 11 persons who participated in a demonstration which took place in January 2008.
- called for the immediate release of the three entrepreneurs and the youth opposition activist as well as a review of the "restricted freedom" sentences imposed on 11 persons who participated in a demonstration which took place in January 2008.
- called to review the cases of forcible army conscription of several young activists.
- called to review the cases of forcible army conscription of several young activists.
- insisted that Belarus should guarantee political rights and freedoms by discontinuing the practice of politically motivated acts of intimidation, in particular dismissals from jobs and universities.
- insisted that Belarus should guarantee political rights and freedoms by discontinuing the practice of politically motivated acts of intimidation, in particular dismissals from jobs and universities.
As a pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) she is winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace prize and a laureate of Sakharov Prize in 1990.
As a pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) she is winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace prize and a laureate of Sakharov Prize in 1990.
She has spent more than 11 of the past 19 years in some form of detention under Burma's military regime, and has become an international symbol of heroic and peaceful resistance in the face of oppression.
She has spent more than 11 of the past 19 years in some form of detention under Burma's military regime, and has become an international symbol of heroic and peaceful resistance in the face of oppression.
- condemned the continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under intermittent house arrest since her victory at the last democratic elections in 1990, and insisted upon her immediate release.
- condemned the continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under intermittent house arrest since her victory at the last democratic elections in 1990, and insisted upon her immediate release.
On 12 August 2009 the President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, "condemned the extended house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi as unacceptable, unjustified and cruel."
On 12 August 2009 the President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, "condemned the extended house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi as unacceptable, unjustified and cruel."
Robert Dziekanski
Robert Dziekanski
Dziekanski was a Polish immigrant who died at the Vancouver International Airport shortly after being tasered several times by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Dziekanski was a Polish immigrant who died at the Vancouver International Airport shortly after being tasered several times by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Criminal Justice Branch decided that no criminal charges would be laid against the RCMP officers.
The Criminal Justice Branch decided that no criminal charges would be laid against the RCMP officers.
The incident came to light as it was filmed by a member of the public.
The incident came to light as it was filmed by a member of the public.
The video, which was initially taken into police possession, was released to the press after a court order.
The video, which was initially taken into police possession, was released to the press after a court order.
The final inquiry report concluded that the RCMP was not justified in using a taser against Dziekanski and that the officers had later deliberately misrepresented their actions to investigators.
The final inquiry report concluded that the RCMP was not justified in using a taser against Dziekanski and that the officers had later deliberately misrepresented their actions to investigators.
A letter of concern was sent on 6 March 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 6 March 2009.
Liu Xiaobo
Liu Xiaobo
Ji Sizun
Ji Sizun
Akmal Shaikh
Akmal Shaikh
Lobsang Gyaltsen, Loyak, Tenzin Phuntsok, Kangtsuk and Dawa Sangpo
Lobsang Gyaltsen, Loyak, Tenzin Phuntsok, Kangtsuk and Dawa Sangpo
Gao Zhisheng
Gao Zhisheng
Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama
Liu Xiaobo is an intellectual and human rights activist in China.
Liu Xiaobo is an intellectual and human rights activist in China.
On 2008, Xiaobo was detained in response to his participation with Charter 08 (published on 10 December 2008 to coincide with the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Charter 08 calls for political reform in China).
On 2008, Xiaobo was detained in response to his participation with Charter 08 (published on 10 December 2008 to coincide with the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Charter 08 calls for political reform in China).
He was formally arrested on 2009, on suspicion of inciting subversion of state power and was tried on the same charges and sentenced to eleven years' imprisonment and two years' deprivation of political rights on 25 December 2009.
He was formally arrested on 2009, on suspicion of inciting subversion of state power and was tried on the same charges and sentenced to eleven years' imprisonment and two years' deprivation of political rights on 25 December 2009.
He was granted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2010 for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China, and his work on the close connection between human rights and peace.
He was granted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2010 for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China, and his work on the close connection between human rights and peace.
Ji Sizun is a grassroots legal defender, who was imprisoned on 2009 for "forging official seals and documents".
Ji Sizun is a grassroots legal defender, who was imprisoned on 2009 for "forging official seals and documents".
Concerns have been raised that Ji Sizun's conviction is based on his application for a permit to hold a protest in one of Beijing's designated 'protest zones' during the 2008 Olympic Games.
Concerns have been raised that Ji Sizun's conviction is based on his application for a permit to hold a protest in one of Beijing's designated 'protest zones' during the 2008 Olympic Games.
Akmal Shaikh, a British citizen, was sentenced to death for smuggling drugs to China.
Akmal Shaikh, a British citizen, was sentenced to death for smuggling drugs to China.
He was executed by lethal injection on 29 December 2009 in Urumqi, China.
He was executed by lethal injection on 29 December 2009 in Urumqi , China .
He was alleged to have been carrying around 4 kg of heroin in a suitcase which he denied belonging to him.
He was alleged to have been carrying around 4 kg of heroin in a suitcase which he denied belonging to him.
He suffered from severe mental illness and vulnerability and is said to having fallen victim of professional drug smugglers, being used and manipulated.
He suffered from severe mental illness and vulnerability and is said to having fallen victim of professional drug smugglers, being used and manipulated.
Tibetans who were sentenced to death in April 2009 on charges relating to "starting fatal fires" and for their alleged roles in the protests and rioting in Lhasa on March 14, 2008.
Tibetans who were sentenced to death in April 2009 on charges relating to "starting fatal fires" and for their alleged roles in the protests and rioting in Lhasa on March 14, 2008.
The execution of Gyaltsen and Loyak was confirmed on October 23, 2009, whereas Sangpo was given life imprisonment.
The execution of Gyaltsen and Loyak was confirmed on October 23, 2009, whereas Sangpo was given life imprisonment.
Chinese human rights lawyer who has been disbarred, detained, lived under house arrest and tortured by the Chinese secret police after taking on human rights cases.
Chinese human rights lawyer who has been disbarred, detained, lived under house arrest and tortured by the Chinese secret police after taking on human rights cases.
He was taken away for interrogation by Chinese security agents in February 2009 and has not been seen since.
He was taken away for interrogation by Chinese security agents in February 2009 and has not been seen since.
Current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet while describing himself as a simple Buddhist monk.
Current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet while describing himself as a simple Buddhist monk.
In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet.
In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet.
Prominent Chinese human rights activist and dissident is the laureate of the 2008 Sakharov Prize.
Prominent Chinese human rights activist and dissident is the laureate of the 2008 Sakharov Prize.
Hu Jia has often been persecuted for his actions in China and he remains imprisoned until today.
Hu Jia has often been persecuted for his actions in China and he remains imprisoned until today.
Letters of concern were sent on 5 February 2009 and on 21 December 2009.
Letters of concern were sent on 5 February 2009 and on 21 December 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 5 February 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 5 February 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 November 2009.
A letter of concern was sent on 20 November 2009.
Press Releases by the President of the European Parliament on 29 December 2009:
Press Releases by the President of the European Parliament on 29 December 2009:
- strongly condemned the execution
- strongly condemned the execution
- recalled that t he European Union strongly condemns the death penalty and will continue its appeals to stop the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and called upon all states to abolish the death penalty for all crimes.
- recalled that the European Union strongly condemns the death penalty and will continue its appeals to stop the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and called upon all states to abolish the death penalty for all crimes.
In its resolution adopted on 26 November 2009, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 26 November 2009, the European Parliament:
- strongly condemned the execution of the two Tibetans and of the nine persons of Uighur ethnicity following the events in March 2008 in Lhasa and the riots of 5-7 July 2009 in Urumqi.
- strongly condemned the execution of the two Tibetans and of the nine persons of Uighur ethnicity following the events in March 2008 in Lhasa and the riots of 5-7 July 2009 in Urumqi.
- called on the Chinese authorities to suspend all the other death sentences and to commute those sentences to terms of imprisonment.
- called on the Chinese authorities to suspend all the other death sentences and to commute those sentences to terms of imprisonment.
Letter of concern was sent on 12 May 2009.
Letter of concern was sent on 12 May 2009.
In its resolution adopted on 12 March 2009, the European Parliament:
In its resolution adopted on 12 March 2009, the European Parliament: