A new urgent action launched by Defend International raises a number of serious issues about the treatment of detainees in Lebanon. The authorities should extend investigation across Lebanon.
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Iran: Upholds Death Sentence For Kurdish activists
Defend International expresses deepest concern regarding the confirmation of the death sentence of Mr. Hasanpoor and Mr. Butimar, as it appears to be directly aimed at sanctioning their activities in favour of human rights.
Iran: 3rd Campaign for Hassanpour & Butimar
Iran upholds death sentences for Mr. Adnan Hasanpour and Mr. Abdel Wahd (Hiwa) Butimar. Yet, on September 4, 2008, the Tehran Supreme Court overturned the death sentence pronounced against the journalist Adnan Hassanpour, because the judgment could not consider Mr. Hassanpour as a “moraheb” (an enemy of God). His case was sent back to the revolutionary tribunal in the city of Sanandaj.
Syria: Attacks on Kurds During Newroz Festivities
Defend International condemns the killing of three Kurdish youth by Syrian Security Forces in the northeastern area of Qamishli. DI demands an empirical investigation of the use of excessive force against the celebrators.