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Good NewsSami al Hajj

Special Thanks from Freed Human Rights Defender

Saidzhakhon Zainabitdinov, Chairperson of the Appelliatsia (Appeal) independent human rights organization in the eastern Uzbekistani city of Andizhan, has thanked all those who campaigned on his behalf. Saidzhakhon Zainabitdinov was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment in January 2006 but was unexpectedly freed in February 2008 along with several other political prisoners and human rights defenders. His release was not unconditional but was the result of a presidential amnesty.

In a letter to Amnesty International activists, Mr. Zainabitdinov wrote:
"Hundreds of letters supporting me, on the initiative of international organizations and mainly Amnesty International, arrived at my house from across the world during the time when I was in prison. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the authors of all the messages. I wish you peace and happiness."

» Read Saidzhakhon Zainabitdinov's thank you letter

Thank you all for your support and persistence!

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Protect Election Observers and Staff in Zimbabwe

Riot PoliceThe leaders of the Zimbabwe Elections Support Network, a coalition of 38 organizations that deployed local observers during the elections, are being harassed by the authorities, in an apparent attempt to prevent them observing a possible run-off election in the coming weeks. Five days after their arrest, dozens of people who had sought refuge at the offices of the Movement for Democratic Change remain in police custody, where they risk torture or other ill-treatment.
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Darfuris at risk of torture
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