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First UA 33/24 Russian Federation: STOP THE INHUMANE TREATMENT OF MARIA PONOMARENKO IN PRISON
The Russian authorities are putting the health and life of journalist Maria Ponomarenko at risk through her treatment and the conditions in detention, including being held in solitary confinement and not receiving adequate healthcare. Maria was sentenced to six years imprisonment solely for exercising her right to freedom of expression and must be released immediately and unconditionally. Sample letter addressed to Ambassador. (All Australia Post airmail services to the Russian Federation are suspended.) |
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First UA 32/24 Jordan: SYRIAN REFUGEE AT RISK OF DEPORTATION
On 9 April 2024 Jordanian security forces arrested Syrian refugee Atiya Mohammad Abu Salem while he was on his way to film pro-Gaza protests in Amman. His lawyer was told that the authorities issued a deportation order for him to Syria, and he remains in detention at a security centre. Syria is not safe for returnees, and if deported he would be at risk of serious human rights violations. International law requires that the Jordanian authorities must immediately halt his deportation order and release him as long as he has not been charged with a recognised crime, in which case he should be charged and given all due process rights. Australia Post offers express (5-8 business days delivery) and economy (25+ business days delivery) airmail services to Jordan. |
Second UA 68/22 Zimbabwe: CIVIL SOCIETY UNDER ATTACK WITH NEW DRAFT LAW
On 1 March Zimbabwe’s government gazetted the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill 2024 to allegedly ‘curb money-laundering and financing of terrorism and to ensure that Non-Governmental Organisations do not undertake political lobbying.’ Following the President’s refusal to sign the PVO Amendment Bill 2021 and the subsequent lapse of the original Bill in August 2023, there was hope that the President had considered the submissions made by Civil Society Organisations in 2023. However, the new bill reflects that most of the issues raised were not addressed and it still contains provisions which will negatively impact civic space and threaten the continued existence and operations of Civil Society Organisations. Australia Post offers express airmail (8-12 business days) and economy airmail (25+ business days) services to Zimbabwe. |
First UA 9/24 Afghanistan: Education activists arbitrarily detained: Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Seddiqullah Afghan
Dear friends, We bring great news that Seddiqullah Afghan has been released! However, Ahmad Fahim Azimi remains in prison. Amnesty International will continue to call for Azimi’s release. An Urgent Action for Azimi will be published soon, as well as further details about Afghan’s release. Thank you all who have supported these two activists!Best wishes, Individuals at Risk team |
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