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May 6, 2013

Close Guantanamo Now

It's been 10 years since detainees first arrived at Guantanamo. Since then, we’ve seen shocking human rights abuses there and around the world.

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March 14, 2013

Independent journalist and prisoner of conscience Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias is on hunger strike to protest against his detention in Cuba.

March 11, 2013

Libyan newspaper editor Amara Abdalla al-Khatabi began a hunger strike on 28 February 2013. His health is deteriorating.

March 7, 2013

The Omani Supreme Court has upheld sentences against eight activists. All 16 activists appear to be held solely for peacefully exercising their rights.

February 13, 2013

Activist for reproductive health rights Carlos Celdran has been convicted of "offending religious feelings" in a peaceful protest. He is facing up to 13 months in jail.