“one of the most tolerant and diverse nations” and insists that its constitution protects human rights. But the treatment of a prisoner at Al-Sadr prison, about 36 miles away from Expo City, reveals a different reality.The prisoner is Ahmed Mansoor, and he has been held there, largely incommunicado, since 2017, serving a 10-year sentence on unjust charges that stem from peaceful dissent.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $103 million in funding to address the maternal health crisis. The money will boost access to mental health services, help states train more maternal health providers and bolster nurse midwifery programs. These initiatives are an encouraging step toward tackling major gaps in maternal health and well-being.
During a Monday hearing, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan rejected as “far beyond what is necessary” Donald Trump’s demand to postpone until mid-2026 his trial for allegedly obstructing the results of the 2020 election. Instead,— the day before Super Tuesday. Six months is more than enough time for defense counsel to prepare. GOP primary voters deserve to know the outcome when choosing their standard-bearer.Mr. Mansoor was arrested again in 2017.
Human Rights Watch interviewed a source with direct knowledge of the case and reported Mr. Mansoor was tried in March 2018 on six counts. He was convicted on five, all related to his human rights advocacy, such as tweeting about injustices, participating in international human rights conferences online, and exchanging email and WhatsApp messages with representatives of Human Rights Watch and the Gulf Center for Human Rights. His trial and his appeal hearing were closed.