We are extremely concerned for the state of artistic freedom in Cuba and the resultant hunger and thirst strikes in reaction to these prison sentences.

Egyptian singer Hamo Bika was sentenced to a 2-year prison sentence along with a fine for insulting head of Syndicate of Musical Professions.

Belarusian painter Raman Bandarenka died due to injuries he obtained after unidentified men beat him over his use of a protest flag.    

‘We racked our brains wondering why the promotional video for our album would be “sexually explicit” and were horrified to think that it might be the photo of us.’

Actress Nilüfer Aydan has been indicted on charges of “insulting the president”, facing a prison sentence of up to 4 years and 8 months.

During Hozan Canê's hearing on 20 October on acquittal for charges of “aiding a terrorist group", the court adjourned the case to 9 February 2021.

Activist Denis Solís was detained after sharing a video on 6 November of a police officer entering his house without a warrant.

In June 2020, a Chinese court sentenced Tibetan musician Lhundrub Drakpa to 6 years in jail for “separatist activities” in his song "Black Hat".

On 28 October, the Court of Appeal denied bail to detained poet and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampha for his participation in Bangkok protests.

Poet Dzmitry Strocaŭ was detained and received a 13-day sentence for participating in protests against the presidential election results in Belarus