Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
UAE: Free prominent rights defender Ahmed Mansoor held on speech-related charges
91 NGOs call on UAE to immediately and unconditionally release award-winning human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor
A new low point for Sisi’s Egypt?
After two years of prosecuting journalists for everything, from “spreading false news” to “participating in a gathering”, Egypt is now taking aim at a new target in its fight against dissent.
A new low point for Sisi’s Egypt?
After two years of prosecuting journalists for everything, from “spreading false news” to “participating in a gathering”, Egypt is now taking aim at a new target in its fight against dissent.
Egypt’s Draft NGO Law Dismantles Civil Society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations unequivocally condemn the law on civic associations (non-governmental organisations) adopted by Egypt’s Parliament on 15 November 2016. The Parliament has debated and approved the bill in its entirety in record time, and referred it to the State Council for legal review (non-binding on the Parliament in this case). If […]
Egypt’s not so secret war
Will a new draft law be the final nail in the coffin for Egypt’s civil society?
The Middle East’s unusual suspects: MENA round-up
Oman and Jordan are two of the most stable countries in their region. But, as Hiba Zayadin points out in our MENA round-up, things may be taking a sinister turn for regular Jordanians and Omanis.
Shawkan’s Kafkaesque trial
Almost four years after being charged, photojournalist still waits in his cell for a court date.
Algeria’s alarming trend
Independent journalists and human rights defenders are feeling the wrath of the government, as arrests become increasingly common.