Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Members of the Tunisian General Labour Union attack journalists during protest
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) denounced on 4 May 2014 the physical and verbal assault on Tunisian journalists by members of the organising committee of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) at a protest organised on 1 May in honour of Labour Day. In advance of the protest, a number of Tunisian […]
Shutting down Al-Aqsa: Israeli forces attack 8 journalists covering Friday prayers in the streets of Jerusalem
On 21 April, Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Noble Sanctuary was shut down by Israeli authorities. On 25 April 2014, while Muslim worshippers prayed in the streets of Jerusalem, eight Palestinian photographers and journalists were beaten up by Israeli forces as they attempted to cover the prayers and the subsequent clashes.
Moroccan human rights activist abducted after participating in labour protest
After participating in a labour protest in Tangier, human rights activist Wafaa Sharaf was abducted and attacked by unknown assailants. She was dumped about 12 km away from the city of Tangier two hours later.
Sounding the alarm on environmental issues comes at a steep price
IFEX marks Earth Day by honouring those who speak out in defense of the environment, putting their jobs, safety, freedom and sometimes even their lives at risk.
Saudi blogger and activist sentenced to 15 years in jail
The Riyadh Criminal Court sentenced activist and blogger Fadel Al-Manasif to 15 years in jail on 17 April for participating in demonstrations in the Al-Qatif region in Saudi Arabia in 2011.
Protecting freedom of expression for LGBT people
Making a statement during International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO-T).
Tunisian journalists attacked by both citizens and political groups
On 2 April 2014, individuals belonging to the Tunisian Ennahda movement attacked members of the Nesma TV crew leaving a cameraman wounded in the shoulder. Four days later, reporters attending a football match between the EGS Gafsa and Stade Gabésien teams were prevented from covering the match by EGS Gafsa’s fans.
Saudi activist kidnapped by security forces and sentenced to six years in jail
Saudi activist Hussein Abu Zeid was not the only one kidnapped by security forces, he is among 14 young men that were kidnapped that night. Most of them were shot at and injured during the protests.