URGENT ALERT: BAHRAIN – Detained Human Rights Activists To Appear in Court on Monday

March 14, 2008

Detained human rights activists in Bahrian to appear in court on 17 March 2008.

What’s New at www.ihrc.org.uk?

March 13, 2008

In this ‘What’s New’ a series of Alerts outlining recent human rights issues in Spain, Nigeria and Egypt. Press Releases on issues relating to Trinidad and Tobago and Bahrain as well as a briefing on the young Uyghur Women forced into labour.

Forwarded Alert: Farid Hilali Suffering in Spain 10th March 2008

March 13, 2008

After extradition, Farid Hilali is being held in solitary confinement, without access to his legal papers required to prepare his defence.

Alert Update: Nigeria – 16 of the 127 Detainees Have Been Released in Sokoto

March 12, 2008

16 of the 127 detained members of Shia group in Sokoto, held for past six months, have been granted bail by Federal High Court in Sokoto.

Alert Update: Prisoners of Faith Campaign (Egypt) – Muslim Brotherhood Trial Verdict Expected Soon

March 4, 2008

Muslim Brotherhood trial verdict delayed in the wake of upcoming local council elections to be held in April 2008.

Alert Update: Prisoners of Faith Campaign (Egypt) – Muslim Brotherhood Trial Verdict Expected This Week

February 25, 2008

Verdict expected in Muslim Brotherhood trial to be held this week. IHRC requests campaigners to email/fax letters and urge for members\’ release.

What’s New at www.ihrc.org.uk?

February 21, 2008

In this ‘What’s New’ a series of Alerts outlining recent human rights issues in Slovakia, Bahrain and Egypt. Press Releases on the ruling on the “freedom of thought” issue and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s remarks. World Chechnya Day this weekend.