Post by Seabird on Jun 14, 2007 2:12:01 GMT
Seven young activists, Husam Melhem (22), Tareq al-Ghourani (21), Ayham Saqr (31), Allam Fakhour (29), Maher Ibrahim Esber (26), Omar al-Abdullah (21) and Diab Siriyeh (21) have been detained for more than one year by the Syrian authorities for being part of an independent pro-democracy discussion group and publishing articles on the Internet criticizing the lack of democracy and freedom in Syria. Some of them were also involved in the creation of an online youth forum.
Since their arrests between January 26, 2006 and March 18, 2006, the seven young activists have been held in incommunicado detention and have been subject to torture and harsh treatment.
On November 26, 2006, the young activists were brought before the Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) to face charges of "carrying out activities or making written statements or speeches unauthorized by the government that expose Syria to the risk of hostile operations" and "broadcasting false or exaggerated news that could undermine the prestige of the State."
The final hearing in their case is scheduled to take place on June 17, 2007 when the verdict is expected to be delivered. They could face up to 15 years in prison.
Show your support for these young men, jailed for expressing their non-violent opinions: call on President Assad to release them immediately and to drop the charges against them.
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I hope everyone will take the time to send an email, they have made it very simple to do. Please help these young activist! Remember an injustice to one is an injustice to all!
Since their arrests between January 26, 2006 and March 18, 2006, the seven young activists have been held in incommunicado detention and have been subject to torture and harsh treatment.
On November 26, 2006, the young activists were brought before the Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) to face charges of "carrying out activities or making written statements or speeches unauthorized by the government that expose Syria to the risk of hostile operations" and "broadcasting false or exaggerated news that could undermine the prestige of the State."
The final hearing in their case is scheduled to take place on June 17, 2007 when the verdict is expected to be delivered. They could face up to 15 years in prison.
Show your support for these young men, jailed for expressing their non-violent opinions: call on President Assad to release them immediately and to drop the charges against them.
Click Here to Take Action
I hope everyone will take the time to send an email, they have made it very simple to do. Please help these young activist! Remember an injustice to one is an injustice to all!