CHINA: 'RELEASED' ACTIVIST HELD UNDER HOUSE ARREST
Despite being released from prison on 9 September human rights activist Chen Guangcheng is still not free. Since his release, he and his family have been held under strict house arrest. They are denied visitors and are unable to go out even to buy food. Chen Guangcheng’s health seriously deteriorated while he was in prison and Amnesty is concerned that he is not being given urgently needed medical attention.
KOSOVO: Roma are at risk of forcible return from Germany to Kosovo. They often arrive in the early hours of morning with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Act now |
IRAQ: Briton Ramzi Shehab Ahmed is one of 30,000 people detained without charge or trial in Iraqi prisons. He has been held since December 2009 and repeatedly tortured. Act now |
CAMBODIA: Trade union leaders who organised a strike by garment factory workers are at risk of arrest and legal action as a result of their legitimate activities. Act now |
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