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Six imprisoned human rights defenders in Syria
By: Bar Lebnon and Amnesty International
Mamun al-Humsi,
Riad Seif, ‘Aref Dalilah, Muhammad Ra’dun, Nizar
Ristnawi, and Mas’oud Hamid, human rights defenders and
prisoners of conscience in Syria since 25 of July 2005,
Summary
On 25 July 2005 and 3 August 2005,
AI issued medical actions on behalf of Mamun al-Humsi, Riad Seif, ‘Aref
Dalilah, Muhammad Ra’dun, Nizar Ristnawi, and Mas’oud Hamid. AI was
concerned at the state of health of the six human rights defenders most of
whom had recently been on hunger strike. All six remain in prison though
AI has received further information on two of the men. AI regards all six
men as prisoners of conscience.
Update
Riad Seif’s
health continues to deteriorate. He is reported to be seriously ill and
remains in need of heart surgery. In addition, he and Mamun al-Humsi
are being kept in separate windowless cells, each with criminal prisoners
who seem to have been placed there deliberately to worsen the two men’s
quality of life. Reportedly, Riad Seif and Mamun al-Humsi’s cell-mates
continually provoke them. AI is concerned that heavy smoking by those held
with the prisoners of conscience may have a harmful effect on their
health.
The authorities are reported to be
making it increasingly difficult for Riad Seif’s lawyer to visit him.
Mamun al-Humsi continues to be held incommunicado.
Addresses
His Excellency Bashar al-Assad
President
Presidential Palace
Abu Rummaneh
al-Rashid Street
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Fax: + 963 11 332 3410
His Excellency General Ghazi
Kan'an
Minister of Interior
Ministry of Interior
Merjeh Circle
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Fax + 963 11 222 3428
Email: admin@civilaffair-moi.gov.sy
His Excellency Dr Maher al-Husami
Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
Majlis ash-Sha’b
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Fax: + 963 11 331 1114
His Excellency Muhammad al-Ghafari
Minister of Justice, Ministry of Justice
Al-Nasr Street
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Fax: + 963 11 222 3428 |
