Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
ANHRI affirms need for monitoring of election coverage as authorities continue imposing restrictions
The monitoring of elections is indispensable given the government controls all media outlets, says ANHRI.
IFEX-TMG members call for immediate release of ailing journalist on hunger strike
IFEX-TMG is gravely concerned for the well-being of Fahem Boukaddous, who began a hunger strike on 8 October to protest his prison conditions.
Website blocked, editor detained over misprint
The “al-We’aam” website mistakenly attributed information in an article to the wrong news agency and promptly corrected it – nonetheless, editor Turki al-Ruki was arrested.
Editor dismissed, concerns about future of outspoken newspaper
“It is certain that there is an intent to silence the newspaper,” ANHRI said.
A few weeks after banning BBC, government refuses to renew licence of Monte Carlo Radio’s Arabic-language service
ANHRI believes the move is part of an effort to silence media outlets that do not comply with the government’s policies before an upcoming referendum.
Magazine succumbs to financial pressure from advertising boycott
“Nichane” magazine has been forced to close after pro-government companies refused to buy advertising space because they disagreed with its editorial line.
ANHRI disapproves of refusal to publish book on Muslim Brotherhood
The Islamic Studies Institute and state security have vetoed the publication of a book on the Muslim Brotherhood, alleging the content will “confuse citizens.”
ANHRI condemns actions against opposition newspapers
A newspaper manager is facing charges of publishing false information, while ANHRI believes the security forces prevented the printing of an issue of another newspaper.