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Russia: Five human rights defenders attacked during an LGBTI demonstrationposted on: 2010/11/04

On 30 October 2010, at approximately 3pm, five human rights defenders were attacked in the city of Tomsk by a group of eight people while participating in an LGBTI demonstration. The names of the human rights defenders are being withheld for personal security reasons.

Russia: LGBTI human rights defender Mr Nikolai Alexeyev arrested and prevented from travelling abroadposted on: 2010/09/21

LGBTI human rights defender Mr Nikolai Alexeyev was reportedly arrested at Domodedovo airport in Moscow on 15 September 2010. He was released in the city of Tula on the morning of 18 September.

Burundi: Message of condolence for Georges Kanumaposted on: 2010/04/16

Front Line was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Georges Kanuma on 14 April, after a brief illness. We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to Georges' family, friends and colleagues.

Mexico: Detention and assault of LGBTI human rights defenders Mr Jaime Lopez Vela and Mr Agustín Estrada Negreteposted on: 2009/05/25

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports that LGBTI human rights defenders, Mr Jaime Lopez Vela and Mr Agustín Estrada Negrete, were arrested and physically assaulted by police in the State of Mexico on 7 May 2009, and that Agustín Estrada Negrete was also sexually assaulted.

Honduras: Killing of transgender human rights defender, Cynthia Nicoleposted on: 2009/01/16

Front Line is gravely concerned following reports received regarding the killing of transgender human rights defender, Cynthia Nicole, on 9 January 2009. Cynthia Nicole was a leader in Colectivo Violeta, an organisation which has worked in the defence of the rights of transgender people since 1995. Her work included providing information on HIV/AIDS and human rights, as well as representing her community at national conferences and in the media. She also worked as a translator with representatives of Front Line during a recent visit to Honduras to meet with human rights defenders at risk.