Journalists around the world call for the release of this well-known Yemeni

[He was abducted on Monday]( Aug. 18, 2017 [Hisham al-Omeisy,]( a frequent source to media organizations about conditions in his home country of Yemen, was abducted on Monday, and he's being held at the government's National Security Bureau. Journalists across the globe are rallying for his release. Also, [Kenyan rapper Octopizzo]( is speaking out about police violence against protesters in the aftermath of the presidential election there. And, here are some [takeaways]( from the Across Women's Lives team's reporting on HIV in girls and women in South Africa. — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [Beloved Yemeni activist abducted by government security]( [Beloved Yemeni activist abducted by government security]( Hisham al-Omeisy, the Yemeni man who has done much to inform audiences around the globe about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, has been in detention in Yemen's National Security Bureau in the capital, Sanaa. Journalists around the globe are rallying for his release. [Beloved Yemeni activist abducted by government security]( [Beloved Yemeni activist abducted by government security]( Hisham al-Omeisy, the Yemeni man who has done much to inform audiences around the globe about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, has been in detention in Yemen's National Security Bureau in the capital, Sanaa. Journalists around the globe are rallying for his release. [After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?']( [After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?']( Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo says he witnessed police officers firing live bullets on protesters and bystanders in Kibera. Kenyan authorities deny that police used disproportionate force, but Octopizzo says he saw it for himself. [After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?']( [After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?']( Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo says he witnessed police officers firing live bullets on protesters and bystanders in Kibera. Kenyan authorities deny that police used disproportionate force, but Octopizzo says he saw it for himself. [Here are 5 ways you can help fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa and globally]( [Here are 5 ways you can help fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa and globally]( Our Across Women's Lives' team is back from South Africa, and they brought with them some ideas for how you can help fight HIV/AIDS, if you're so inclined. [Here are 5 ways you can help fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa and globally]( [Here are 5 ways you can help fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa and globally]( Our Across Women's Lives' team is back from South Africa, and they brought with them some ideas for how you can help fight HIV/AIDS, if you're so inclined. PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( [How Hitler's birthplace in Austria handles its unwanted landmark]( [How Hitler's birthplace in Austria handles its unwanted landmark]( The Austrian government wanted to knock down the house where Hitler was born. But the town said no, you can't stop people from remembering history. But you can try to make sure that when they do, they know what really happened. [Of Confederate flag cellphone accessories and Charlottesville]( [Of Confederate flag cellphone accessories and Charlottesville]( Deepak Singh lived in Charlottesville when he first came to the US. Though he had an MBA and years of experience as a journalist, he found himself working retail, where he learned a lot about America. Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.