Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Morocco urged to release editor arrested for reporting on Al-Qaeda video
Over 60 organisations signed a joint appeal to Moroccan authorities to free editor Ali Anouzla, jailed on 17 September for posting a link to an Al-Qaeda video on his news website alongside an article critical of the video.
In show of solidarity, Egyptian journalists demand release of detained Moroccan editor
More than 60 Egyptian journalists and media professionals released a statement calling for the release of Ali Anouzla, a prominent Moroccan journalist and editor of the Arabic news site Lakome, who was arrested by Moroccan police on 17 September 2013.
Omani politician prosecuted for participating in environmental protest
Omani authorities arrested El-Mamaari two days after he joined an environmental protest calling attention to toxic emissions caused by facilities in the port of Sahar.
Egypt detains North Sinai journalist for publishing ‘false’ information
Military authorities have detained an Egyptian journalist and accused him of publishing false information on military operations.
A journalist and a film director tortured, killed in Syrian jails
The family of Syrian film director Mamoun Saeed Noufal received, on 23 August 2013, a phone call from the Syrian security forces informing them of his death and where they can find his body.
Iraqi protesters demonstrating against lavish pay for politicians met with force
In defiance of security threats, thousands of Iraqis have gathered in the streets to protest against excessive benefits and privileges enjoyed by members of parliament.
Coalition’s judicial report reveals serious flaws in trial of “the UAE 94″
News emerged from prison that some of those jailed in the UAE 94 case began a hunger strike on 31 July, with 20 detainees participating to protest the mistreatment they continue to be subjected to while in detention.
Libyan newspaper’s headquarters stormed in Tripoli
On 23 August 2013, unidentified assailants stormed the headquarters of the Libya Aljadidah newspaper in Tripoli and seized the office equipment to ban the newspaper from resuming its work and publishing its issue on time.