Defend International protests to the Jordanian authorities against the jail sentences imposed against five journalists for publishing offences.

Defend International is concerned by the cases of assassination of postgraduates, professors and students in Iraq. These attacks have huge impacts on education, health sectors, media and justice systems, as well as the whole society.

The arbitrary detention of Defend International member Mr. Marawan Al-Ish in Syria has caused great concern among human rights defenders worldwide. DI condemns the authorities’ oppression on human rights supporters and calls for Mr. Marawan’s immediate and unconditional release.

Defend International has been informed by reliable sources of the case of Mr. Maarof Mullah Ahmed, a leading member of Yeketi Party in Syria. DI believes that he is a prisoner of conscience, detained solely for his peaceful political activities.