LIFE IMPRISONMENT IN HISTORICAL TORTURE TRIAL

The Syrian former colonel Anwar Raslan is sentenced to life imprisonment by a German court in a landmark case. This is the first trial in the world in which Syrian officials from the Assad regime are brought to justice for crimes against humanity.

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Russia: Mother of Human Rights Defender Detained, Her Life in Critical Danger

  • Russia, Statements
  • 21 January 2022

On the evening of 20 January, a group of men who introduced themselves as police officers from Chech…
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Armed attack on Civil Rights Defenders partner organisation in Colombia

  • Colombia, News
  • 20 January 2022

On Wednesday night, Colombian human rights organization and Civil Rights Defenders partner, Fundació…
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Belarus: One Year and Counting Behind Bars

  • Belarus, News
  • 19 January 2022

One year ago, the Belarusian police detained Leanid Sudalenka, head of the Homel branch of Human Rig…
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The European Union Must Protect OVD-Info from Russian Persecution

  • Russia, Statements
  • 18 January 2022

On 25 December, the Russian state media regulator Roskomnadzor blocked the website of OVD-Info, an i…
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Thousands were executed in Iran in 1988 – now the trial begins in Sweden

A historic trial against an Iranian citizen suspected of participating in the mass executions and torture of political prisoners in Iran during the summer of 1988 is currently taking place in Sweden. The trial is the first of its kind – no one has ever been brought to justice for the crimes, until now. We will be publishing reports throughout the trial. 

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The Human Rights Defender; a podcast series that explores the work and lives of brave individuals standing up for our human rights. In the first season, we’re taking an in-depth look at the Western Balkans and Turkey.

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Covid-19: Human Rights Must be Respected.

Authoritarian governments must not use the corona pandemic as an excuse to repress human rights. We are watching you. We will call out human rights violations and hold you accountable.

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