Abdul-Hafiz Abdul al-Rahman is now allowed family visits after 5 months in prison

Amnesty International reports that Kurdish human rights activist Abdul-Hafiz Abdul al-Rahman is now allowed family visits at Aleppo Central Prison, where he now appears to be receiving adequate medical treatment.

Abdul-Hafiz Abdul al-Rahman was brought before a military judge on 22 June, and charged with two offences relating to his work to promote the human rights of Syria’s Kurds. A prisoner of conscience, if found guilty he could be sentenced to three years in prison

Many thanks to all who sent appeals. Amnesty International will continue to campaign for Abdul-Hafiz Abdul al-Rahman by other means.

This is the first update of UA 64/10 (MDE 24/005/2010).

Previous reports:

Previous reports:

http://supportkurds.org/news/judicial-authority-is-not-impartial-in-syria/

http://supportkurds.org/news/%E2%80%98abed-al-hafith-%E2%80%98abed-al-rahman-to-be-on-trial-26-august-2010/

http://supportkurds.org/news/demonstrations-release-syrian-prisoners-of-conscience-uk-london-belgium-brussels-canada-switzerland-france-usa-sat-17-april-2010

http://supportkurds.org/news/urgent-action-syrian-kurdish-human-rights-activist-detained

http://supportkurds.org/reports/appeal-for-the-release-of-kurdish-human-rights-activist-abdul-hafiz-abdul-al-rahman-in-syria/