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This page was last updated on September 3rd, 2008
Political Prisoners (from Human Rights and Liberties)
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FreeLouFreeLou
United States citizen was tortured and sentenced to two years in jail by a Qatari court under the influence of its ruler. Lou's family and friends are seeking to free him and return him home.
Rafael Marques Jailed in AngolaRafael Marques Jailed in Angola
Professional reviews and comments about the case/ background of this jailed journalist in the Republic of Angola.
Action by Christians Against TortureAction by Christians Against Torture
Works to secure the worldwide abolition of torture by campaigning, prayer and by support for the victims. Based in Britain and Ireland. Affiliated to the International Federation of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture.
The Free Iranian Freedom Fighters' PetitionThe Free Iranian Freedom Fighters' Petition
An online petition to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to free four democracy advocates.
Documents Concerning Political Prisoners in LaosDocuments Concerning Political Prisoners in Laos
Press releases and other documents concerning political prisoners in Laos, including 2 journalists.
Free Arzhang DavoudiFree Arzhang Davoudi
A 46 year old political activist who was arrested after having an interview in Iran with Jane Kokan, a Canadian reporter who reported and filmed the documentary "Forbidden Iran".
Free Payman PiranFree Payman Piran
Online petetion for Peyman Piran, a Kurdish student who on March 7, 2004 was arrested by the Revolutionary Courts of Tehran and transferred to Branch 6 of Qasr prison, a branch known for holding criminals and convicts.
Freedom NowFreedom Now
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization to facilitate representation for arbitrarily detained individuals who have neither used nor advocated violence.
Solidarity Group Political PrisonersSolidarity Group Political Prisoners
Links to several issues including the jailing of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Kurds, and German leftist press.
Report Criticizing Detention PracticeReport Criticizing Detention Practice
Human rights groups question the continuing imprisonment of those who sought political asylum here.
Mexico: Bacilio Is DetainedMexico: Bacilio Is Detained
Just months after speaking up on human rights and free speech issues in Mexico, Dr. Bacilio Gomez was arrested by Mexican authorities.
Together Against TortureTogether Against Torture
Site attempting to save Zeynep Avci, a Kurdish woman tortured in Turkey.
A State of DenialA State of Denial
The story of Canadian Bill Sampson who is awaiting execution inside a Saudi jail cell. It is believed that he was tortured into signing a false confession of guilt. Includes a rare look inside a Saudi jail cell.
Boycott BrazilBoycott Brazil
Background information and current status of John Gregory Lambros illegal extradition and imprisonment in Leavenworth, Kansas federal prison.

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