23-7-2010
Kurdish human rights activist ‘Abed al-Hafith ‘Abed al-Rahman is now allowed family visits at Aleppo Central Prison, where he now appears to be receiving adequate medical treatment.

‘Abed al-Hafith ‘Abed al-Rahman was brought before a military judge on 22 June, and charged with two offences relating to his work to promote the human rights of Syria's Kurds. A prisoner of conscience, if found guilty he could be sentenced to three years in prison

Many thanks to all who sent appeals. Amnesty International will continue to campaign for ‘Abed al-Hafith ‘Abed al-Rahman by other means.