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Yemen - Latest Press Releases
Yemen: Yemeni journalist on trial for terrorist links after exposing US bomb-raid in December 2009
YEM - News | 26 October 2010
Alkarama condemns the Yemeni authorities' continued maltreatment of Abdul Ilah Haydar Sha'i. Mr Sha'i, a journalist from Sanaa, was detained in the capital's State Security prison after openly criticising Yemen's role in the so-called "War on Terror". He is known for having exposed a massacre caused by an American bombing raid, which killed tens of civilian in late 2009.
Yemen: Five more detained without charge in Sanaa
YEM - News | 12 November 2010
Alkarama has informed the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) of five men held at the Political Security detention center in Sanaa, Yemen. These men have been held for several years and all have yet to be tried or charged.
Yemen: Four Cameroonians released after 15 years secret detention
YEM - News | 14 December 2010
In March 1995, five Cameroonian nationals were arrested by Political Security forces and taken to its detention center in Sanaa, where they were arbitrarily detained for 15 years. One of them died in detention in early 2010, whilst the others were freed on 29 November 2010.
Yemen: Detainees go on Hunger Strike at Al-Hodeidah Political Security Prison
YEM - News | 07 November 2010
On 7 November 2010, dozens of detainees inside the Al-Hodeidah (western Yemen) Political Security prison ended their hunger strike following nine days of peaceful protest. The prison authorities, however, were impervious to the demonstrations and offered no solace to the detainees' requests for their release.
Yemen: Jamal Al-Badawi Goes on Open Hunger Strike in State Security Prison
YEM - News | 04 October 2010
Alkarama has been informed that Jamal Al-Badawi's health has gradually been deteriorating during the course of his open hunger strike in the State Security prison in Sanaa. The strike, which began 21 days ago, is in protest of the authorities reneging on their promises to release him.
Yemen: Cartoonist is Released while Fellow Journalist Remains in Detention
YEM - News
- 05 October 2010
Yemen : Release of Mr Sadman Hossain, after 6 months of secret detention
YEM - News
- 17 August 2010
Yemen: Authorities Hold Hostage for Brothers' Crime
YEM - News
- 01 July 2010
Yemen: Abdel Al-Jaishi disappeared by Political Security forces since 13 December 2009
YEM - News
- 15 June 2010
Yemen: Al-Haddad brothers, 9 and 14, released following detention by National Security
YEM - News
- 15 June 2010