Signs of progress in Mubarak Bala’s legal defence
Mubarak Bala's Fundamental Rights has been heard in Abuja. A judgment is expected by 10 December 2020.
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Further delay in access to justice for Mubarak Bala
The petition has been slated to be heard on Monday 19 October.
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Mubarak Bala meets with lawyer
Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala meets with lawyer for first time in 162 days
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Concerns for well-being of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala
Humanists International call on the Kano State authorities to grant Bala's legal teams access to their client in order to…
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Turkey deflects scrutiny of human rights record during UPR
Humanists International and the Turkish Association of Atheism strongly criticize Turkey over its failure to acknowledge its poor record on…
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Stagnation in the case against Sri Lankan rationalist Shakthika Sathkumara
Sri Lankan rationalist Shakthika Sathkumara remains in limbo while he awaits the decision of the Attorney General as to whether…
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Humanists International spotlights arbitrary detention of Bala and Sathkumara at UN
In Nigeria and Sri Lanka, arbitrary detention is being used to silence vocal advocates of freedom of expression.
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Victims of arbitrary detention: Mubarak Bala and Shakthika Sathkumara
ORAL STATEMENT International Humanist and Ethical Union 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (14 September – 2 October…
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Humanists International stands in solidarity with victims of human rights violations in Poland
Humanists International express its concerns for the human rights situation in Poland and stands with all victims of discrimination in…
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Nigerian authorities continue to impede Bala’s access to justice
Continued delays in Bala's case violate his fundamental human rights and call into question the integrity of the Nigerian justice…
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“France has freedom of expression”, says Macron after Charlie Hebdo republishes the Prophet’s cartoons
French President Macron reaffirmed freedom of expression as a secular value in France
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