The latest headlines from : Sumoud: Political Prisoner Solidarity

Released Prisoners include Refugee rights community leader Hussam Khader (Balata refugee camp), Abu Ali Yatta, and Sa'eed al-Atabah (the longest held political prisoner in the world) --Sumoud

From Defence for Children International - Palestine Section

Wives of Men Arrested in Largest Immigration Raid in US History Forbidden to Work...or Leave.

By MIKE MELIA, Associated Press
Aug 3, 2008

Rally and Candlelight Vigil to Free Huseyin Celil, Canadian Muslim Father of Four Wrongfully Jailed in China || Peaceful Rally and Walk, Sunday, August 24, 7 pm (same day as Closing
Events for Beijing Olympics) Meet at southeast corner of Spadina and Bloor, Downtown Toronto Walk to Chinese Consulate, 240 St George St. for candlelight vigil.

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Court Support for the Fight Fees 14
When: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 8:45 am
Where: Old City Hall (60 Queen St. West)
Court Room 111
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Women's Organization for Political Prisoners (WOFPP)

There are at present about 80 women political prisoners in the Israeli jails: about 38 in Hasharon Prison (Tel Mond), about 37 in Damoon Prison (Carmel Mountain), 2 in Neve Tirza Prison (Ramle) and the rest in several detention centers.

Irish Times
Aug 17, 2008

The Israeli cabinet has agreed to release 200 Palestinian prisoners, including two jailed 30 years ago for attacks on Israelis, as a gesture to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli government officials have said.

This Sunday August 10th, 2008 marks the 33rd anniversary of Prisoners Justice Day (PJD).

Join us for speakers, performers and a candlelight vigil at dusk when read the names of prisoners who have died in custody.

Sunday, August 10, 2008
6:30pm – 9:30 pm (Opening 7pm sharp)
Outside the Toronto Don jail
550 Gerrard Street East

By Anwar Iqbal
Dawn Internet Edition

WASHINGTON, Aug 3: Five years after her mysterious disappearance in Karachi, the FBI has finally conceded that an MIT-trained Pakistani neuroscientist is alive and is in US custody in Afghanistan.

30 July 2008 |
Sami El Haj

20 July, 2008

Ziyad Busaileh Transferred to Alabama Facility Known for Abusive Treatment of Immigration Detainees

ADDAMEER URGENT APPEAL 30/07/2008 Administrative Detention of Salwa Salah and Sara Siureh - Salwa Salah was born on the 10 November 1991. On Thursday June 5, 2008, at around 2 a.m. Salwa Salah (16 and half) was sitting with her family in their home in Bethlehem. The family suddenly heard a loud banging on the door.

by Saed Bannoura

[So follow along...first they arrest and handcuff a protester. Then they shoot him. Why? Then, they arrest the father of the woman who films the entire incident. He is sentenced to 100 days in prison. You have to wonder who learns these tactics from whom? Includes video footage of the shooting.]