Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Journalist sued for insult and libel by Saudi prince
The case against Ahmed Hosni is connected to his reporting on a communiqué about fraud that had been filed against the prince.
Security forces arrest political activist
The authorities claim Abu al-Ezz al-Hariry was arrested for selling illegal textbooks in his bookstore, but others suspect his arrest is politically motivated.
Four IFEX members and other organisations highlight international community’s worrying silence on growing campaign of repression
In the face of this security and media campaign, IFEX member BCHR has been compelled to temporarily relocate their operations to Europe.
Thirty-five books banned from Kuwaiti Book Fair
The book fair administrators decided to ban the titles, claiming they were”contrary to the fair and state policies.”
Release detained blogger Tal al-Mallouhi, ANHRI tells Syrian president
In an open letter, ANHRI and other organisations demand that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad release the 19-year-old blogger.
Human rights lawyer barred from entering country
Samir Jarrah, the MENA regional manager for Freedom House, was barred from entering Egypt because his organisation had rated Egypt as “not free” in its annual report.
Judges who call for independent judiciary targeted for speaking out
IFEX-TMG members have written to the IAJ to appeal for support for judges, who are being persecuted for openly calling for judicial independence or for criticising the government.
Stop arresting and abducting reform activists, says ANHRI
A number of activists have been arrested, abducted or legally pursued on fabricated charges while exercising their right to free expression.