Thank you to Wayne, one of our Amnesty International Madison Group #139
members, for sending these Urgent Actions. Here is a
partial list. For the complete list of "12" Actions and Updates, click here.UA: 192/14
Issue Date: 4 August 2014
Country: Haiti
https://www.amnestyusa.org/
ACTIVISTS FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE THREATENED
Members of GADES, an organization of women human rights defenders in Haiti, have received threats following the recent sentencing of a police officer for the rape of an underage boy. The organization has been supporting the victim and his family throughout the legal process.
Name: Samia Salomon (f) and other members of GADES
Issues: Women’s rights, Fear for safety, Human rights defenders
UA 194/14
Issue Date: 04 August 2014
Country: Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories
https://www.amnestyusa.org/
DOCTORS, PATIENTS AND HOSPITALS UNDER ATTACK
Throughout Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip, which began on 8 July, and especially
since Israeli ground forces entered Gaza on 17 July, ambulances and medical facilities across
the Gaza Strip have been attacked. Scores of critically wounded patients will die unless they
are urgently transferred to hospitals outside Gaza for specialized treatment.
Name: Medical staff and patients (m/f)
Issues: Fear for safety, Health concern
Further information on UA 182/14
Issue date: 31 July 2014
Country: Azerbaijan
https://www.amnestyusa.org/
ACTIVIST ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH TREASON
Azerbaijani human rights defender Leyla Yunus and her husband, Arif Yunus, have been
charged with treason and other crimes. Leyla Yunus has been placed in pre-trial detention and
her husband has been placed under travel restrictions.
Name: Leyla Yunus (f), Arif Yunus (m)
Issues: Human rights defender, Prisoner of conscience, Freedom of expression, Unfair trial
