amnesty international (ai) is happy to report that andrei zatoka was released from jail on january 31...andrei had been detained on december 17 by local police at the airport in his home city of dashoguz...there were allegations that he was targeted to punish him for his peaceful work as an environmental activist...he and his supporters are grateful for the appeals sent by amnesty international's urgent action network on his behalf...work on behalf of individuals is the foundation of amnesty international's work...ai began as a letter writing appeal in 1961 on behalf of six prisoners of conscience (someone imprisoned solely for the peaceful expression of their beliefs)...over the years we have found that as we work to free individuals, we also raise awareness about human rights abuses affecting millions...
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peace out <3
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