Campaigns and Advocacy - United Arab Emirates
30 November 2011
Joint action - United Arab Emirates
Expunge activists' convictions, says coalition of rights groups
The authorities should conduct an independent judicial review of the arrests and trial of five activists, says coalition of seven IFEX members and partners after sustained campaign leading to their release on 28 November.
25 November 2011
United Arab Emirates
Investigate threats against "UAE 5", say rights groups
Authorities ignored an intimidation campaign against jailed activists, says a new report on the eve of a verdict on 27 November. IFEX members and partners have been lobbying for the release of the five men.
3 November 2011
Joint action - United Arab Emirates
Trial observer finds flagrant due process flaws in "UAE 5" case
Coalition of 7 international rights groups calls for independent judicial inquiry, while launching trial observation report.
2 October 2011
Joint action - United Arab Emirates
Trial of activists "fundamentally unfair," say rights groups
Amnesty International, ANHRI, Front Line Defenders, and Human Rights Watch call on the authorities to drop the charges and free the accused activists.
21 September 2011
Joint action - United Arab Emirates
Free activists before elections, say four rights groups
International rights groups seek to monitor trial of 5 activists during 26 September trial appearance.
17 July 2011
Joint action - United Arab Emirates
End trial of activists charged with insulting officials
UAE authorities should drop charges against five activists arrested after they called for democratic reforms, four international human rights organizations said today.
29 June 2011
Take action! - United Arab Emirates
Call for end of trial of democracy petitioners
Five pro-democracy activists are on trial in the United Arab Emirates for signing a petition demanding free elections for all citizens. The verdict is expected on 27 November. Join Human Rights Watch in calling on U.A.E. ambassadors to ensure the trial is halted and the activists are freed.
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Demand the release of journalist Eskinder Nega
Join in the call for the release of Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega who could face the death penalty if convicted. Sign the petition
1 May 2012
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