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Bahrain: Appeal of doctors in Bahrain adjourned as prosecution attempts to introduce new evidence for the prosecution in breach of normal trial proceduresposted on: 2011/11/28

Front Line Defenders' Adam Shapiro was an observer today at the latest stage in the appeal by the 20 doctors and health professionals, including Irish trained Dr Ghassan Daif, Dr Basim Daif and Dr Ali Al Ekri, who were appealing against their sentences of between 5 and 15 years.

The appeal hearing resumed this morning at the courtroom of the Ministry of Justice in Manama, and ultimately was adjourned until 9 January.

As the appeal hearing got underway today the prosecution attempted to introduce new evidence which had never been presented in the original hearing. “The court proceedings today gave a strong indication that the report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) led by Professor Cherif Bassiouni was having little impact on the proceedings.

Despite finding that the medics, among others, were subject to unfair trial practices, and despite a commitment by the Public Prosecutor to uphold standards of fair trial, what transpired in the courtroom amounted to a virtual side show” said Adam Shapiro.

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UAE: Prosecution of human rights defender Mr Mohammed Saqr Al-Zuabeeposted on: 2010/06/21

Front Line has been following with concern the prosecution of human rights defender Mr Mohammed Saqr Al-Zuabee in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The final judgment in his case is expected on 23 June 2010.

Burundi: Risk of arrest and prosecution of human rights defender Mr Gabriel Rufyiriposted on: 2010/04/20

On 14 April 2010, human rights defender Mr Gabriel Rufyiri received information reporting the imminent issuance of a warrant for his arrest, following a complaint addressed to the Attorney General from the Minister of Public Security.

Italy: Sentencing of human rights defenders Mr Roberto Malini and Mr Dario Picciauposted on: 2010/02/19

Human rights defenders Mr Roberto Malini and Mr Dario Picciau were informed on 12 February 2010 that they had been sentenced, on 5 November 2009, to the payment of a fine for disturbing a police operation in Pesaro in December 2008. Roberto Malini and Dario Picciau are co-presidents of EveryOne Group, a non-governmental organisation supporting Roma people and refugees.

Oman – Judicial prosecution against journalist Mr A’sem Al-Sheedi for writing on police corruptionposted on: 2009/12/21

On 8 December 2009, the general director of the Police and Customs in Oman submitted a penal suit against Mr A’sem Al-Sheedi, accusing him of denouncing the police in an article published in Oman newspaper on 7 December 2009. A’sem Al-Sheedi was summoned by the Prosecution Office on 12 December 2009 and charged with "slander against the police apparatus" and "false testimony", for refusing to reveal his source of information.

Niger: Charges pending against human rights defender, Mr Wada Mamanposted on: 2009/08/27

Human rights defender Mr Wada Maman is facing charges of property damage and public participation in an unauthorised gathering following his release from detention on bail on 26 August 2009.

Russian Federation: Human rights defender, Mr Alexei Sokolov, facing new chargesposted on: 2009/08/07

Human rights defender, Mr Alexei Sokolov, is facing new charges following his release from detention on 31 July 2009 in Yekaterinburg. Alexei Sokolov is the chairman of the NGO Pravovaja osnova (Legal Foundation) which defends prisoners’ rights and throughout his career, he has repeatedly denounced the use of torture by the Russian police.

Bahrain: Trial of human rights defender, Mohamed Abdul Nabi Al-Maskati, adjourned until 15 January 2009posted on: 2008/11/03

Update

The trial of Bahraini human rights defender Mohamed Abdul Nabi Al-Maskati for “running an unlicenced association” has been adjourned until 15 January 2009. Mohamed Abdul Nabi Al-Maskati is the founder of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR), which organises training workshops, monitors and documents human rights violations and participates in forming a regional network for young human rights activists in eight Arab countries. Front Line previously wrote to you on in relation with this case.