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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Helicopter money talk takes flight as Bank of Japan runs out of runway
Helicopter money talk takes flight as Bank of Japan runs out of runway
Friday, July 29, 2016
Pakistan: Investigate Disappearance of Wahid Baloch (UA 181/16)
Human rights defender Wahid Baloch may have been subjected to enforced disappearance by state security forces in Karachi, Pakistan, on the afternoon of 26 July. His family does not know where he is or what has happened to him. He is at grave risk of ill-treatment, torture, or even death. Scores of other activists who have been forcibly disappeared in Karachi and the neighbouring province of Balochistan have suffered similar fates in recent years.
July 29, 2016
China: Release Ren Quanniu (UA 165/16)
Lawyer Ren Quanniu was detained on 9 July on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” after voicing concerns about his client's condition in detention. He hasn't had access to a lawyer since 11 July. He is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.
July 29, 2016
Lawyer Ren Quanniu was detained on 9 July on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” after voicing concerns about his client's condition in detention. He hasn't had access to a lawyer since 11 July.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
South Sudan: Immediately and Unconditionally Release Alfred Taban (UA 170/16)
Alfred Taban, prominent journalist and chief editor of the daily English newspaper, Juba Monitor, was transferred from the National Security Service (NSS) headquarters on 22 July to police custody in Juba town. He has been charged with 'publishing or communicating false statements prejudicial to Southern Sudan' and 'undermining the authority of or insulting the president'.
July 28, 2016
Alfred Taban, prominent journalist and chief editor of the daily English newspaper, Juba Monitor, was transferred from the National Security Service (NSS) headquarters on 22 July to police custody in Juba town. He has been charged with 'publishing or communicating false statements prejudicial to Southern Sudan' and 'undermining the authority of or insulting the president'.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Crude crashes to fresh 3-month lows, amid surprising inventory build
Crude crashes to fresh 3-month lows, amid surprising inventory build
WTI oil slides to fresh 3-month low as crude stocks rise 1.7M barrels
WTI oil slides to fresh 3-month low as crude stocks rise 1.7M barrels
U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of Fed outcome; Apple jumps 7%
U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of Fed outcome; Apple jumps 7%
Ukraine: Find Dmytro Koroliov (UA 180/16)
Dmytro Koroliov was arrested, convicted and given a suspended five-year sentence in 2015 for joining the separatist forces in eastern Ukraine. His mother claims he was abducted by the Security Service of Ukraine on his “release” from detention on 3 August 2015 and that he has been held in secret detention since. She fears for his safety.
July 27, 2016
Dmytro Koroliov was arrested, convicted and given a suspended five-year sentence in 2015 for joining the separatist forces in eastern Ukraine. His mother claims he was abducted by the Security Service of Ukraine on his “release” from detention on 3 August 2015 and that he has been held in secret detention since.
Bahrain: Ensure Ebrahim Sharif's Conviction is Quashed (UA 168/15)
Bahraini prisoner of conscience Ebrahim Sharif was released from Jaw prison having served a one-year prison sentence over a peaceful speech he made in July 2015. The prosecution have appealed the verdict and he is due back in court on 13 October.
July 27, 2016
Bahraini prisoner of conscience Ebrahim Sharif was released from Jaw prison having served a one-year prison sentence over a peaceful speech he made in July 2015. The prosecution have appealed the verdict and he is due back in court on 13 October.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Wall St. mixed, Apple impresses and Twitter disappoints
Wall St. mixed, Apple impresses and Twitter disappoints
U.S. crude touches down to fresh 3-month lows, ahead of API report
U.S. crude touches down to fresh 3-month lows, ahead of API report
Monday, July 25, 2016
Indonesia: Halt Upcoming Executions (UA 179/16)
Two death row prisoners were moved on 24 and 25 July to Nusakambangan prison island, where 13 executions were carried out in 2015. A lawyer has been informed about the imminent execution of his client and three other Nigerian nationals. The authorities have suspended family visits to the prison complex and completed preparation of the executions grounds, indicating that another round of executions by firing squad will be carried out soon.
July 25, 2016
Two death row prisoners were moved on 24 and 25 July to Nusakambangan prison island, where 13 executions were carried out in 2015. A lawyer has been informed about the imminent execution of his client and three other Nigerian nationals.
Viet Nam: End Suppression of Demonstrations by Ede Villagers (UA 178/16)
A spontaneous demonstration by ethnic and religious minority Ede in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam on 14 July was violently suppressed, resulting in injuries to around 20 demonstrators. The arrests and incommunicado detention of at least seven demonstrators raises serious concerns about torture and ill-treatment.
July 25, 2016
A spontaneous demonstration by ethnic and religious minority Ede in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam on 14 July was violently suppressed, resulting in injuries to around 20 demonstrators.
Zimbabwe: Ensure Safety of Evan Mawarire (UA 169/16)
There is fear for the safety of Evan Mawarire, a pastor and leader of the #ThisFlag social media movement in Zimbabwe, who called for a national stay-away. He is being sought by the police after the Magistrates' Court dropped the charge against him and he was freed. Recently, human rights defenders and activists in Zimbabwe have been receiving threats and subjected to arbitrary arrests, ill–treatment and attempted abductions.
July 25, 2016
There is fear for the safety of Evan Mawarire, a pastor and leader of the #ThisFlag social media movement in Zimbabwe, who called for a national stay-away. He is being sought by the police after the Magistrates' Court dropped the charge against him and he was freed. Recently, human rights defenders and activists in Zimbabwe have been receiving threats and subjected to arbitrary arrests, ill–treatment and attempted abductions.
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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Japan Finance Minister Aso: Closely watching China's economy, falling yuan
Japan Finance Minister Aso: Closely watching China's economy, falling yuan
Friday, July 22, 2016
Crude futures pare some losses after retreating to near 2-month lows
Crude futures pare some losses after retreating to near 2-month lows
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Sudan: Release Yousef Abdallah Abker (UA 168/16)
Yousef Abdallah Abker, 55, a religious scholar was arrested on 14 July by security agents in El Geneina, the capital of Western Darfur state, Sudan, in relation to a sermon he gave in early July. He has been detained since then without any charge.
July 21, 2016
Yousef Abdallah Abker, 55, a religious scholar was arrested on 14 July by security agents in El Geneina, the capital of Western Darfur state, Sudan, in relation to a sermon he gave in early July.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
WTI oil futures rally off the lows as crude stocks fall 2.4M barrels
WTI oil futures rally off the lows as crude stocks fall 2.4M barrels
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Crude oil futures mixed before U.S. inventory report
Crude oil futures mixed before U.S. inventory report
Crude wavers in choppy trade, ahead of weekly API inventory report
Crude wavers in choppy trade, ahead of weekly API inventory report
Stop action! - USA: John Conner Executed (UA 162/16)
John Conner, a 60-year-old man who has been on death row in Georgia for 34 years, is scheduled to be executed on 14 July. Represented at trial by an inexperienced attorney, his jury heard nothing about his abusive childhood, or his possible intellectual disability.
July 19, 2016
Sixty-year-old John Conner was executed in Georgia on 15 July after 34 years on death row. He was sentenced to death for the murder of J.T. White committed in 1982. This was the sixth execution in Georgia this year, out of a national total of 15.
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No further action is requested from the UA network. Many thanks to all who sent appeals.
Good News! - Angola: Charges Against Arão Bula Tempo Dropped (UA 78/15)
The Cabinda Provincial Tribunal dismissed the criminal charges against human rights lawyer Arão Bula Tempo on 12 July.
July 19, 2016
The Cabinda Provincial Tribunal dismissed the criminal charges against human rights lawyer Arão Bula Tempo on 12 July.
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No further action is requested of the UA Network. Many thanks to all who sent appeals.
Good News! - Angola: Arão Bula Tempo Acquitted (UA 78/15)
The Cabinda Provincial Tribunal dismissed the criminal charges against human rights lawyer Arão Bula Tempo on 12 July.
July 19, 2016
The Cabinda Provincial Tribunal dismissed the criminal charges against human rights lawyer Arão Bula Tempo on 12 July.
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No further action is requested of the UA Network. Many thanks to all who sent appeals.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Myanmar: Release 15 Peaceful Protestors Immediately (UA 171/16)
15 factory workers and student union members are detained in Myanmar and face a range of criminal charges for their peaceful protest to demand better working conditions. They are prisoners of conscience and must be immediately and unconditionally released.
July 18, 2016
United Arab Emirates: Drop Charges Against Amina, Waleed, Moza and Mos'ab 'Abdouli (UA 125/16)
On 27 June Amina 'Abdouli and her brother Mos'ab 'Abdouli appeared before the Supreme Federal Court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The court set 19 September for their next trial hearing. Their eldest brother Waleed 'Abdouli was released on 14 March and their youngest sister Moza 'Abdouli was acquitted on 30 May.
July 18, 2016
On 27 June Amina 'Abdouli and her brother Mos'ab 'Abdouli appeared before the Supreme Federal Court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The court set 19 September for their next trial hearing.
Friday, July 15, 2016
USD/TRY soars 5% to 6-month high, amid apparent military coup in Turkey
USD/TRY soars 5% to 6-month high, amid apparent military coup in Turkey
Ukraine: Release Whereabouts of Oleksandr Dydovych (UA 166/16)
Oleksandr Dydovych was arbitrarily arrested on 17 December 2015. His wife was allowed to exchange letters with him until 16 April, while he was in the Security Service of Ukraine's unofficial detention. His fate and whereabouts are unknown since then, and there are serious concerns about his safety.
July 15, 2016
Oleksandr Dydovych was arbitrarily arrested on 17 December 2015. His wife was allowed to exchange letters with him until 16 April, while he was in the Security Service of Ukraine's unofficial detention. His fate and whereabouts are unknown since then, and there are serious concerns about his safety.
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Iran: Release Saeed Hosseinzadeh (UA 56/16)
Civil society activist and prisoner of conscience Saeed Hosseinzadeh was forced to interrupt his treatment and return to Tehran's Evin Prison on 11 July after the Office of the Prosecutor refused to extend his medical leave despite doctors' advice. He has serious medical conditions and has since launched a hunger strike in protest.
July 15, 2016
Civil society activist and prisoner of conscience Saeed Hosseinzadeh was forced to interrupt his treatment and return to Tehran's Evin Prison on 11 July after the Office of the Prosecutor refused to extend his medical leave despite doctors' advice.
Mauritania: Release Nine Anti-Slavery Activists (UA 159/16)
Nine members of the anti-slavery organization Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement in Mauritania (IRA) have been in incommunicado detention since their arrests. They were charged on 12 July with rebellion, use of violence, attack against the police and agents of justice and membership of an unrecognised organization. They are at risk of ill-treatment while in detention.
July 15, 2016
Nine members of the anti-slavery organization Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement in Mauritania (IRA) have been in incommunicado detention since their arrests. They were charged on 12 July with rebellion, use of violence, attack against the police and agents of justice and membership of an unrecognised organization.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Japanese chat app Line Corp soars in New York-Tokyo dual listings
Japanese chat app Line Corp soars in New York-Tokyo dual listings
Japanese chat app operator Line Corp soars in New York debut
Japanese chat app operator Line Corp soars in New York debut
Honduras: Investigate the Burglary of the Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity's Office (UA 167/16)
The offices of Honduran organization Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity (Movimiento Amplio por la Dignidad y la Justicia, MADJ) were burglarized on 13 July. The burglar stole computers with sensitive information on high-profile cases they represent, including the assassination of human rights defender Berta Cáceres. MADJ believes this incident is related to their work defending human rights.
July 14, 2016
The offices of Honduran organization Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity (Movimiento Amplio por la Dignidad y la Justicia, MADJ) were burglarized on 13 July. The burglar stole computers with sensitive information on high-profile cases they represent, including the assassination of human rights defender Berta Cáceres. MADJ believes this incident is related to their work defending human rights.
Mozambique: End Harassment of Benedito Sabão (UA 126/16)
Benedito Sabão was discharged from a private medical clinic on 10 June after spending 21 days receiving medical care. However, he is concerned for his safety and is unable to leave Mozambique as people believed to be members of the secret service police confiscated his documents when they detained him on 10 May. He is unable to meet his daily living costs in Maputo and has had to rely on the support of some local organizations.
July 14, 2016
Benedito Sabão was discharged from a private medical clinic on 10 June after spending 21 days receiving medical care. However, he is concerned for his safety and is unable to leave Mozambique as people believed to be members of the secret service police confiscated his documents when they detained him on 10 May.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
WTI oil futures extend losses as crude stocks fall 2.5M barrels
WTI oil futures extend losses as crude stocks fall 2.5M barrels
Angola: Release Youth Activist (UA 164/16)
Angolan youth activist, Francisco Mapanda, was charged with contempt of Court and subjected to a summary trial. He was sentenced to eight months in prison on 28 March. Despite the recent conditional release of several other prisoners of conscience in Angola, he remains imprisoned at Comarca de Viana Prison serving his sentence.
July 13, 2016
Angolan youth activist, Francisco Mapanda, was charged with contempt of Court and subjected to a summary trial. He was sentenced to eight months in prison on 28 March. Despite the recent conditional release of several other prisoners of conscience in Angola, he remains imprisoned at Comarca de Viana Prison serving his sentence.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
'Big money' to be made if stocks fail to stay near current highs: Gundlach
'Big money' to be made if stocks fail to stay near current highs: Gundlach
Algeria: Release Dahmane Kerami Immediately (UA 54/16)
Six men serving a one-year prison sentence for taking part in a peaceful protest in late December 2015 in Tamanrasset, southern Algeria, were released as part of a presidential pardon on 5 July. One other man, Dahmane Kerami, remains imprisoned.
July 12, 2016
Six men serving a one-year prison sentence for taking part in a peaceful protest in late December 2015 in Tamanrasset, southern Algeria, were released as part of a presidential pardon on 5 July.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Egypt: Protect Human Rights Defenders (UA 81/16)
On 17 July, Cairo Criminal Court is due to review a judicial order to freeze the assets of five leading human rights defenders (HRDs), members of their family, an NGO and their staff. They, and other prominent HRDs, are being investigated in Case 173 of 2011, the “foreign funding case”. If convicted, they could face up to life imprisonment.
July 11, 2016
On 17 July, Cairo Criminal Court is due to review a judicial order to freeze the assets of five leading human rights defenders (HRDs), members of their family, an NGO and their staff. They, and other prominent HRDs, are being investigated in Case 173 of 2011, the “foreign funding case”.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Global economy 'grim' and G20 must step up to fix it: China
Global economy 'grim' and G20 must step up to fix it: China
U.S. stocks surge amid strong jobs report, as S&P nears all-time high
U.S. stocks surge amid strong jobs report, as S&P nears all-time high
Friday, July 8, 2016
June jobs report takes Fed rate cut off the table, odds rise for hike
June jobs report takes Fed rate cut off the table, odds rise for hike
S&P 500 brushes record high after blowout jobs report
S&P 500 brushes record high after blowout jobs report
Lesotho: Release 16 Remaining Detainees on Bail (UA 263/15)
The court martial of 23 members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) for mutiny charges has been postponed to 6 September. Sixteen of the accused remain in custody. The authorities continue to subject the detainees to ill-treatment.
July 8, 2016
The court martial of 23 members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) for mutiny charges has been postponed to 6 September. Sixteen of the accused remain in custody. The authorities continue to subject the detainees to ill-treatment.
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Bangladesh: Release Hasnat Karim (UA 163/16)
Hasnat Karim, his wife and two children were among the surviving hostages from a recent attack in a restaurant in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on 1 July. The family was then taken into custody by the Police Detective Branch for questioning. His wife and children were released on 3 July but Hasnat Karim has not been seen since 2 July. His family has not been informed of his exact whereabouts or the reasons for any ongoing detention.
July 8, 2016
Hasnat Karim, his wife and two children were among the surviving hostages from a recent attack in a restaurant in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on 1 July. The family was then taken into custody by the Police Detective Branch for questioning. His wife and children were released on 3 July but Hasnat Karim has not been seen since 2 July. His family has not been informed of his exact whereabouts or the reasons for any ongoing detention.
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