Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Kuwaiti TV channel shut down by authorities
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information condemns the shutting down of a Kuwaiti TV channel, El-Nahg, 24 hours after its launch. On Monday, 24 September, the Ministry of Information stopped El-Nahg from broadcasting. The channel is affiliated with the dissolved, opposition-dominated parliament.
Saudi demonstrators sentenced to months in prison, lashes
Three protesters were handed sentences ranging from seven to eight months’ imprisonment and one hundred lashes for their participation in protests in the Saudi governorate of El Qatif in March 2011.
Tunisia should accept all UN recommendations on free expression, says IFEX-TMG
While welcoming Tunisia’s acceptance of 110 of its 125 recommendations during a UN review last week, the IFEX-TMG calls on the country to implement them without delay and end the criminalisation of defamation.
Blogger arrested in Kuwait, accused of defamation
Blogger Abdulaziz Bou-Hamid was arrested after a report was filed against him by a police officer, accusing him of slander and libel.
Omani blogger sentenced to a year in prison
Blogger Mokhtar bin Mohamed El-Hana’y was sentenced to a year in prison, accused of insulting the Sultan and violating Oman’s information technology law.
Freedom of information group condemns YouTube block in Sudan
On 16 September 2012, the Sudanese Ministry of Communication blocked YouTube from the Internet without reasons and without details.
End persecution of human rights defenders in Bahrain now, says appeal to UNHRC
NGOs lobbying at the UN call for the release of human rights defenders, and to ensure that those who participate in Bahrain’s UPR process do not face reprisals.
Legal amendments a setback for online expression in Jordan
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information condemns the passing of a law in Jordan that seriously restricts freedom of expression on the Internet.