Peter Wright

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

Should prisoner swaps prioritize justice or serve political interests? The recent exchange between #Belgium and #Iran raises questions about the motives behind such deals. At least #OlivierVandecasteele is finally free and safe! But put #Assadollah_Assadi back in jail...

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

"The #UAE is engaging in a sustained assault on human rights ahead of #COP28". @HRW's report exposes targeting of activists, repressive laws, and abuse of the justice system. We must demand accountability and protection for #humanrights defenders!

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

Disturbed by the case of #KhalafalRomaithi, a #humanrights defender in the #UAE, who was wrongfully sentenced in absentia in 2013. The UAE government must release him immediately and respect the rights of all human rights defenders. #FreeKhalafAlRomaithi #UAE94

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

Disturbed by the recent executions in #Iran. Taking lives without ensuring fair trials and due process undermines justice. It's crucial to uphold #humanrights and ensure the right to a fair trial for all. Justice for #SalehMirhashemi #MajidKazemi and #SaeedYaqoubi

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

Urgent: #MohammadRamezRashidi and #NaeimHashemGhotali face imminent execution in #Iran. Sentenced to death based on coerced confessions and unfair trial, they are at risk of hasty executions. We call on the international community to intervene ASAP!

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

New report sheds light on the role of social media in #TurkeyElections2023. According to @hrw, social media platforms played a crucial role in shaping public opinion, disseminating misinformation, and suppressing dissenting voices. #stopInternetrestrictions #humanrights

[Peter Wright @PeterWright2001]

Sending love and support to #LeahSharibu, a courageous young woman who has been unjustly detained for her faith. Leah's unwavering commitment to her beliefs is an inspiration to us all. Let us continue to pray for her release and stand up for #religiousfreedom around the world!

[Michelle Danes @MichelleDanes]

The imprisonment of Mohammed al-Halabi, WorldVision Gaza director, by #Israel is deeply concerning. Any unjust detention or mistreatment of individuals, regardless of their background or affiliation is unacceptable. #freeMohammedalHalabi

[Emilie Christensen @EmilieChris2019]

While consistently attacking #humanrights & freedoms, targeting rights activists, passing oppressive legislation, and using the criminal justice system as a tool for repression, the #UAE will utilize its presidency of the #COP28 in December to portray a false picture of tolerance

[Emma Brown @emmadotbrown]

How can a conference promoting any kind of activism, be that climate or something else, be held in a country that regularly oppresses, imprisons and assaults #humanrights activists? #climateawareness is tied to #democracy! #UAE #COP28

[Diana Amber @DianaAmber9]

Despite the UAE's disregard of the rights to #freespeech, association, and assembly, the #UAE government may attempt to cynically project a fake image of openness and tolerance during its presidency of the #COP28 in December. @HRW @Amnesty

[Judy @Judy333797322]

The UAE's hosting of #COP28 in Dec 2023 must not be used as a cover-up to conceal the govt's ongoing assault on #humanrights. The int'l community must hold the #UAE accountable for its actions and demand an end to the targeting of activists and repressive laws!

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

While govts formally express support to #freedomofexpression, the reality on the ground is often quite different. In the #UAE, for example, journalists are subjected to brutal #humanrights violations. Despite this, UAE is set to host the upcoming #COP28?! #WorldPressFreedomDay

[Kevin Bailey @KevinBailey2021]

The link between #socialjustice, #humanrights and #climate is well known! There could be no sustainability in a deeply unjust society, with a murderous and brutal regime. Having #COP28 hosted by the #UAE this December is an ultimate hypocrisy!

[Melanie Lawrence @Melanie20868690]

If the #UAE is really going to host he #COP28 in Dec this year, something must change. BUT FOR REAL! For more than 10 years, UAE have been unjustly detaining at least 60 Emirati #humanrights defenders, civil society activist & political dissidents. This is ridiculous...

[Michelle Danes @MichelleDanes]

They started with #sportswashing, now they are using #climate to promote "openness and tolerance", while crushing any dissent and imprisoning people over tweets. We must not be fooled by the #UAE cheap marketing! #humanrights @HRW @Amnesty

[Odin Pugh @PughOdin]

#UAE is waging a sustained assault on civil society and #humanrights organizations. They use of repressive laws and practices to target NGOs and activists including #arbitrarydetention, #enforceddisappearances, and #torture Despite these actions, the UAE is set to host COP28!

[Olivia Willems @OliviaWillems2]

Is anyone really thinking about the #humanrights record of the #UAE ahead of #COP28, except @HRW, @Amnesty & other human rights organizations?! I wouldn't say so! To begin with, all those detained solely for the exercise of their human rights must be released, NOW! IT'S SHAMEFUL

[Lauren Young @LaurenYoung2021]

By mid-2023, many of the #UAE94 #prisonersofconscience in the #UAE will have spent almost 11 years behind bars. Some have been denied family visits and communication w/their families for up to five years. Is such a country adequate to host #COP28? Definitely not! @HRW @Amnesty

[Frank Graham @FrankGr80474215]

Ahead of #COP28, rights groups call on the #UAE to address its poor #humanrights record, including the suppression of #freedomofexpression and association, and the mistreatment of migrant workers. Justice for those affected! @HRW @Amnesty