Disappearances And Abductions

Sri Lanka: attacks on free media put displaced civilians at risk - 14 August 2009

Attacks on journalists, intimidation and restrictions on reporting threaten freedom of expression in Sri Lanka and jeopardize the safety and dignity of civilians displaced by war.

Afghanistan journalists caught between the government and the Taleban - 12 August 2009

Journalists in Afghanistan face increasing threats and attacks from both government officials and the Taleban in the run-up to the presidential elections on 20 August.

Russia must end impunity for murder of human rights activists - 12 August 2009

Zarema Sadulayeva, head of the Russian charity, Let's Save the Children, is the latest human rights activist to be murdered in Chechnya.

Unlock the camps in Sri Lanka - 7 August 2009

Hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the recent war in North East Sri Lanka and living in camps are being denied basic human rights including freedom of movement.

Japan commits to ending impunity for enforced disappearances - 28 July 2009

Japan has become the first country in Asia to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

Thousands take action around the world in solidarity with people of Iran - 27 July 2009

Thousands of activists worldwide participated in a Global Day of Action on Saturday in solidarity with those whose human rights are being abused in Iran.

Arrests and deaths continue in Iran as authorities tighten grip - 22 July 2009

Thirty six Iranian Army officers, a French student, activists, journalists and lawyers are among those detained as waves of arrests and killings continue unabated in I

Day of Action takes place for freedom in Gambia - 20 July 2009

A "Day of Action" for the people of Gambia will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in 12 different locations around the world including West Africa, US, U

Saudi Arabia - human rights abuses in the name of fighting terrorism - 22 July 2009

The Saudi Arabian authorities have launched a sustained assault on human rights under the façade of countering terrorism.

Human rights activist Natalia Estemirova murdered in Russia - 16 July 2009

The abduction and murder of the prominent activist is a "consequence of the impunity that has been allowed to persist by the Russian and Chechen authorities."