Turkmenistan: Six more conscientious objectors imprisoned since June
Courts in Turkmenistan continue to imprison conscientious objectors. Since June, six more conscientious objectors have been imprisoned: one in June, three in July and two in August.
Spain: U-turn on Saudi missile order
The Spanish government has decided to go ahead with the delivery of 400 laser guided missiles to Saudi Arabia, worth more than $10m, a few weeks after saying they would cancel the order.
5th International Week of Action Against the Militarisation of Youth, 12-18 November
On 12-18 November this year, activists from across the world are taking action against the militarisation of young people in their countries, cities and towns.
New material on Empowering Nonviolence
WRI's Empowering Nonviolence website - a toolbox of ideas, stories and strategies from nonviolent activists around the world - continues to be updated. We have recently published new articles on blockade actions, facilitating effective activist meetings, and tips for planning a theatrical action.