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German Citizen Begins Hunger Strike After Illegal Extradition to Hungary

Maja T., a German citizen identifying as non-binary, was extradited to Hungary on June 27, 2024, and is facing inhumane conditions, including solitary confinement and a slow trial; she has now started an indefinite hunger strike to protest.

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Jailed Activist's Mother Hospitalized After Resuming Hunger Strike

Laila Soueif, 69, mother of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, was hospitalized in London on Thursday with dangerously low blood sugar and blood pressure after resuming a full hunger strike to pressure Egypt to release her son, who is serving a sentence for "spreading false news" and is al...

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Yang Hengjun's Letter Highlights Strained Australia-China Ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed receiving a letter from imprisoned Australian-Chinese citizen Yang Hengjun, who was convicted of espionage in China in 2022, expressing hope and resilience; his case continues to strain the Australia-China relationship, though recent improvements ...

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Bail Deferred for British Sikh Held in India

A British Sikh man, Jagtar Singh Johal, has had his bail hearing deferred by the Indian Supreme Court, despite being acquitted on similar charges in March, prompting calls for the UK government to intervene to secure his release from seven years of detention.

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Turkish Lawyer Rearrested Hours After Release

Selçuk Kozağaçlı, honorary chair of the Çağdaş Hukukçular Derneği (CHD), was released from prison yesterday but rearrested today after the prosecutor's office appealed his release, leading the Bakırköy Enforcement Court to revoke the decision.

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Acquitted Sikh Jailed in Solitary

A British Sikh, Jagtar Singh Johal, acquitted on one of nine terror charges in India after seven years in prison, has been moved to solitary confinement, prompting criticism of the Indian government and concern from his family and the UK government.

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UK's Plea for Jailed Activist's Release Rejected by Egypt

Laila Soueif, mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, is hospitalized in critical condition after a 250-day hunger strike, prompting unsuccessful attempts by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to secure her son's release from the Egyptian president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

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100+ MPs Demand Release of British Activist Jailed in Egypt

Over 100 Parliamentarians signed a letter demanding the release of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el Fattah, imprisoned in Egypt since 2013 on terrorism charges, amid concerns about his and his mother's deteriorating health due to prolonged hunger strikes, despite diplomatic efforts by the UK go...

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British Father Sentenced to 10 Years in Saudi Prison

A British father, Ahmed al-Doush, was sentenced to 10 years in a Saudi Arabian prison on August 31, 2024, for unspecified charges potentially linked to a 2018 tweet and association with a Saudi dissident; his family alleges the UK government inadequately supported him.

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Jailed Egyptian Activist's Hunger Strike Sparks International Concern

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, 42, is in critical condition after over 50 days on hunger strike in Egyptian prison despite completing his sentence; his family fears for his life and urges UK Prime Minister intervention.

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Student's Repeated Hospitalizations Highlight Healthcare Access Concerns in Turkish Prison System

Esila Ayık, a student arrested for holding a "Dictator Erdoğan" banner at a protest, has been hospitalized three times due to inconsistent access to essential immunosuppressant medication for her heart and kidney conditions; her lawyer attributes this to bureaucratic delays and requests her release,...

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Saakashvili Receives 12.5-Year Sentence in Georgia

A Georgian court sentenced former President Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional 4.5 years in prison for illegally crossing the border in 2021, bringing his total sentence to 12.5 years; Saakashvili claims political persecution by a pro-Russian regime.

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