Between 29 July and 7 August 2024, over two thousand people were arrested for protesting or being seen as critical of the government. Most of the detainees are young people, including at least 105 aged between 13 and 17. At least 16 people with disabilities, such as visual or hearing impairments, remain in detention. Credible allegations of incommunicado detention and denial of legal counsel persist, leading to a high risk of ill-treatment and torture. We urge the authorities to release all those detained for exercising their rights and call on the Attorney General to protect persons who are vulnerable because of their age or because of living with a disability or serious or chronic health condition.
