Free Turkish Activist Osman Kavala: Daily Brief
A year on, no justice for Sudan revolution protesters; Greece should free detained migrant children; ending shackling for people with mental health conditions; violence ahead of Malawi election rerun; armed groups use banned weapons in Tripoli; Covid-19 disability tracker will show the impact of the pandemic on persons with disability.
Even after an acquittal on trumped up attempted coup charges, Osman Kavala, an activist, has not been released. The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers should direct Turkey to free him immediately.
A year ago, security forces cracked down on protesters leading the Sudan revolution. When will victims and families of those who died find justice?
Greek law lets authorities detain migrant children until space can be found in the country’s overstretched shelter system.
Globally, many people with mental health conditions are still shackled in their homes, or in a room. Countries should commit to ending shackling and providing comprehensive mental health care.
Malawi is preparing for a rerun of the presidential elections after courts annulled recent election results. But preparations have been marred by attacks on opposition leaders and human rights activists.
An armed group and affiliates fighting for control of Tripoli have used internationally banned landmines in the conflict.
And finally, Disability Rights International has launched a Covid-19 disability rights tracker which amplifies the voices of persons with disabilities, and shows the impact of the pandemic on persons with disabilities.