Thursday, June 20, 2013

Human Rights Action Update June 14-20

Miriam, human rights defender, 1947-2012
DISAPPEARANCE IN CHAD
The case of a "disappeared " opposition leader in Chad has been taken up by a group of Amnesty activists in the US and UK. You are invited to use their ready-made letter or send your own. Chad is under a vile dictator and the chances are few, but we must try.

VIOLENCE IN TURKEY
We link you to a video about the violence of the police in Turkey.  Please share it on Facebook and Twitter. In the Chad link above, there is also a ready-made letter to the Turkish authorities.

AFTERMATH OF THE STEUBENVILLE RAPE
You will remember the infamous case of the girl who was gang raped by members of a high school football time. The coach, school and town tried to cover it up. It was exposed on the Web by an activist who is now facing a jail sentence longer than that of the rapists.  Please join the call to stop this prosecution.
Deric Lostutter, also known as KYAnonymous

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