Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
Iranian human rights lawyer sentenced to 38 years in prison, her family says
Middle East
March 25, 2019
Iranian human rights lawyer sentenced to 38 years in prison, her family says
(CNN)–Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes, according to…
Iran convicts rights lawyer after defending women protesters
Middle East
March 6, 2019
Iran convicts rights lawyer after defending women protesters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent human rights lawyer in Iran who defended protesters against the Islamic Republic’s…
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
Egypt
October 21, 2011
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament in Brussels announced this year's finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which…