Bahrain: Further information: Zainab al-Khawaja’s appeal hearing begins

The appeal against Bahraini activist Zainab Al-Khawaja’s three-year prison sentence started on 15 June and was adjourned until 13 September. If the sentence is upheld, she will be a prisoner of conscience. She has been sentenced to a total of five years and one month in prison.

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