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26 December 2009

Russian Federation L4L calls upon authorities to investigate Markelov's death

In a letter dated 21 January 2009, L4L has demanded an investigation into the murder of human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov. In addition, the lack of governmental protection for Markelov must be explained. The Russian human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov

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15 December 2009

Russian Federation Prosecutor reacts on call for investigation into assassination Markelov

In April, L4L received an answer (original, translation) from the Russian National Office of the Public Prosecution Service to its letter dated 21 January 2009 concerning the assassination of the Russian lawyer Markelov. The letter states that the Public Prosecutor

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10 December 2009

Sri Lanka Lawyer has to flee country

The renowned lawyer and human rights activist Ariyaratne received death threats so serious that he had to flee his home country of Sri Lanka. L4L provided the financial resources for his escape. Mr. Ariyaratne has been a lawyer in Sri

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6 December 2009

Tunisia Mohamed Abbou’s travel ban lifted

Mohamed Abbou was informed by the Tunisian Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on 28 March 2009 that he is permitted to travel abroad freely again. In 2005, after a trial that breached standards of due process, Mohamed Abbou was

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18 September 2009

Birma L4L provides financial support to two Burmese human rights lawyers

In September 2009, two lawyers from Myanmar (Burma) asked L4L for financial support. After the both of them served a jail sentence of 4 months, they were informed that their lawyer’s license had been revoked. They were convicted to a

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11 September 2009

Philippines Documentary about IVFFM

In November 2008 the International Verification and Fact Finding Mission (IVFFM), which consisted of lawyers and judges from the Netherlands and Belgium, investigated the extrajudicial killings on their collegues in the Philippines. The delegates concluded that the progress made by

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23 June 2009

Cambodia Cambodian lawyer faces persecution and disciplinary action

Cambodian lawyer Kong Sam Onn may face criminal prosecution. He is also threatened with disciplinary measures by the Cambodian Association of Lawyers. The accusations at his address relate to a politically sensitive case in which his client, member of parliament

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4 June 2009

Philippines L4L publishes report on attacks against judges and lawyers

In November 2008 the International Verification and Fact Finding Mission (IVFFM), composed of lawyers and judges from the Netherlands and Belgium, went to the Philippines to investigate the killings and harassment of their Filipino colleagues. The IVFFM is a follow-up

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3 December 2008

Lebanon Muhamad Mugraby acquitted

Good news from Beirut: in a break-through verdict, a Lebanese judge ruled that criticism of the human rights situation in Lebanon is protected by the fundamental right to freedom of expression. On 27 November 2008, Muhamad Mugraby, prominent lawyer and

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1 December 2008

Zimbabwe Overt violence against lawyers

In spite of the fact that the elections are behind us, the position of human rights lawyers remains alarming. They are continuously being harassed and threatened. It is still unclear if this will change now that the media report that

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1 December 2008

Guatemala Chairman Mayan Lawyers’ Association threatened

In the night of 2 August 2008 the car of lawyer Amilcar Pop was forced to an emergency halt. Two masked men with guns drawn stood on either side of the car. While screaming “We’re going to kill you, you’re

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29 April 2008

Algeria Sidhoum also sentenced on appeal, despite international protest

The Algerian human rights lawyer Amine Sidhoum defends persons suspected of terrorism, whereby he regularly denounces torture and unfair legal proceedings. He also serves the interests of the families of people who have disappeared without a trace. Because of these

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