Yemen: Protesters detained in Yemen, risk of torture

Index Number: MDE 31/004/2011
Date Published: 17 February 2011
Categories: Yemen

Scores of protesters arrested following demonstrations in the city of Aden, in southern Yemen, are being held incommunicado and are at risk of torture or other ill-treatment. Amnesty International is concerned that they may be held solely for the peaceful expression of their right to freedom of expression and assembly, and therefore may be prisoners of conscience.