Campaigns
Iran upholds death sentence for Mr. F. Kamanger.
Defend International expresses deepest concern regarding the confirmation of the death sentence. DI is strongly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances. The right to life is proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights treaties.
DI member organisation: Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights is launching a national campaign against torture in Bahrain.
Defend International was concerned about a ship carrying arms to Zimbabwe. Dr Widad urged the Nowegian insurance company, Assuranceforeningen Skuld, to disassociate itself from the sale of arms to Zimbabwe and encourages others to adopt the same approach. President and Chief Executive Officer of Skuld declared that the ship wasn’t insured if it carried an illegal cargo.
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.
