The lives of the Washington Post journalists Andrea Bruce and Joshua Partlow are in danger over a story about Turkey’s latest military action in Kurdistan Region. Defend International urges authorities to ensure Bruce’s and Partlow’s safety; provide the highest level of security for them and to put an end to all kinds of harassment against them.

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.