1. Crimes of hatred: Sexual identity is highlighted in AI’s campaign against torture; 2. Algeria: Silencing the protesters; 3. DRC: A culture of torture and impunity; 4. Indonesia: Fighting for truth in Aceh; 5. Opinion: When is rape of women torture – and when should the state be held responsible? 6. Brazil: Justice for the Ticuna people; 7. Getting their teeth into fundraising; 8. Updates and good news; 9. Worldwide appeals – Belarus: Anniversary of “disappearance”; Brunei Darussalem: Detained for their beliefs; Saudi Arabia: Torture of possible POC; USA: Child offender due to be executed; 10. News in brief