Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Tunisian rapper Weld El 15 now sentenced to four months in jail
Alaa Yacoubi, who performs under the name of Weld El 15 was sentenced on 5 December 2013 to fourth months in jail over charges of insulting the police and violating ethics.
Worldwide condemnation for brutal attacks on over 50 journalists in Ukraine
IFEX members strongly condemn recent attacks on journalists during public demonstrations in Kyiv and call for those responsible to be held accountable.
Newspaper issue confiscated following coverage of press conference in South Sudan
Almasier newspaper had its 7 December 2013 issue confiscated by South Sudanese authorities, after it covered a press conference that was critical of President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
Tunisia’s constitution should be a model to protect free expression in the region, say rights groups
Over 50 IFEX members and partners appeal to the civil society groups assisting in a consultation process with elected representatives to protect freedom of expression in the new Tunisian Constitution.
Egypt’s most prominent political activists face constant harassment
Arrest warrants have recently been issued against a number of prominent political activists including Alaa Abdel Fattah, a well-known blogger and Ahmed Maher, founder of the 6 April Youth Movement, for participating in protests against the new protest law.
Egypt’s judiciary issues gag orders in cases of serious concern to the public
Gag orders were issued in ousted president Mohamed Morsi’s trial involving espionage charges, as well as regarding the death of General Nabil Farag during the Kerdasa events, the attack on the Al-Warraq church, and the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Mabrouk, a national security officer.
Rights groups call on Syrian government to implement UN resolution
International and local human rights organisations are calling on the Syrian authorities to immediately implement the UN General Assembly resolution and release immediately and unconditionally Mazen Darwish, Hussein Ghareer, and Hani Al-Zitani as well as all human rights defenders in Syria.
End unfair imprisonment of Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, eligible for early release
A coalition of groups calls on the Bahraini government to free imprisoned human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, jailed since July 2012, who is eligible for conditional release by 29 November 2013.