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Saudi Arabia: Stop collective punishment against members of the Huwaitat tribe.
Three members of the Huwaitat tribe, Shadli, Ibrahim, and Ataullah al-Huwaiti, were sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia on January 23, 2023, for peacefully opposing forced evictions and the displacement of residents for the state-led Neom megacity project.
Italy: Drop criminal defamation charges against writer Roberto Saviano and stop the propagation of xenophobic hate against journalist Rula Jebreal.
The Italian authorities should drop all criminal defamation charges against writer, and journalist Roberto Saviano. Roberto Saviano is being sued by Matteo Salvini, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, and faces up to three years in prison if convicted.
Harvard Kennedy School denying fellowship to Kenneth Roth is unacceptable.
The Swedish Observatory for Human Rights Information condemns in the strongest terms Harvard Kennedy School’s denial of a position to the former head of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth over the organisation’s criticism of Israel.
Iran: A state that arbitrarily kills protesters in plain public view is a state that rules through terror.
Iranians of all walks of life have taken to the street to express their outrage following the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa (Jina) Amini, violently arrested by the so-called “morality police” for failing to properly wear the mandatory veil (hejab).
Italy: Italian authorities should immediately stop the propagation of xenophobic hate against journalist Rula Jebreal – PUBLIC STATEMENT
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, newspapers owned by Italian media tycoon and politician Silvio Berlusconi, propagated a xenophobic hate speech against Italian journalist Rula Jebreal.
Bahrain: Urgent call and appeal to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja
The Swedish Observatory for Human Rights Information appeals to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen to facilitate negotiations between the Danish government and the government of Bahrain to secure the immediate and unconditional freedom of a Danish citizen Mr. Abdul-Hadi al-Khawaja who has been unjustly detained for more than a decade.
Iran: At Least 378 People Including 47 Children Killed - PRESS RELEASE
At least 378 people including 47 children and 27 women have been killed by Iran security forces in the ongoing nationwide protests. As the death toll rises, Islamic Republic forces refuse to accept any responsibility and attribute the killings to terrorist and foreign groups.
The United Arab Emirates continues its repressive policies
The UAE continues to implement its systematic repressive policies, which include targeting human rights activists and restricting public freedoms.
Saudi Arabia: Free Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani immediately
The Swedish Observatory for Human Rights Information is concerned over the complete disruption of communications between human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani and his family.
The Swedish Observatory remembers Razan Zaitouneh
8 years, and 10 months ago, Razan Zaitouneh was kidnapped in Douma, Syria. The Swedish Observatory for Human Rights Information calls on the United Nations, international and regional actors, and all parties to the Syrian conflict to actively facilitate an investigation into what happened to Razan Zaitouneh.
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