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INDONESIA: FAILURE TO PROTECT LGBT ACTIVISTS IN SURABAYA

In March 2010 police failed to prevent the intimidation, harassment and threats of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Surabaya, East Java.

INDONESIA: FAILURE TO PROTECT LGBT ACTIVISTS IN SURABAYA

In March 2010 police failed to prevent the intimidation,harassment and threats of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Surabaya, East Java.

 

URGENT ACTION - JOURNALIST MAY FACE DEATH PENALTY

Journalist and human rights defender Shiva Nazar Ahari appears to have been charged with moharebeh (enmity with God), which can carry the death penalty. Her next hearing is scheduled for 4 September 2010. She is a prisoner of conscience, held solely for the peaceful exercise of her rights to freedom of expression and association.

URGENT ACTION "REVIEW" OF STONING DEATH SENTENCE

The Supreme Court began a review of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's death sentence on 4 August: this appears aimed solely at reducing international pressure on the authorities, by deferring a decision on the method of execution. The stoning sentence remains in place.

URGENT ACTION APPEAL FOR IRANIAN MAN REJECTED

Iran's Supreme Court has rejected Ja'far Kazemi's request to appeal against his death sentence. The sentence was imposed for his alleged participation in anti-government demonstrations and links with a banned organization. His sentence may be carried out at any time. Six other people with alleged links to the same organization are said to be under sentence of death. 

Ohio executions looms despite doubt over guilt

Kevin Keith, a 46-year-old African American man, is facing execution on 15 September in Ohio, USA. He has a clemency hearing before the Ohio Parole Board on 11 August. He maintains that he did not commit the three 1994 murders for which he was sentenced to death.

Urgent Action: Oklahoma Execution Delayed as Doubts Persist

Jeffrey Matthews, a 37-year-old man, is scheduled to be executed in the US state of Oklahoma on 20 July. He was sentenced to death for the murder of his great-uncle in 1994.

Urgent Action: Iran

Further information on UA 71/08The execution of Mohammad Reza Haddadi has been scheduled again in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran, and could take place as soon as 7 July. He is sentenced to death for a crime he allegedly committed while under the age of 18.