Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Cairo Security Directorate refuses to approve protest against emergency laws
The Cairo Head of Security refuses to allow a peaceful march to deliver a message to MPs disapproving of the extension of emergency laws for another two years.
Government seizes books at international book fair
“The continued monitoring, controlling and confiscating of books will only result in the Omani government being criticised for its hostility to freedom of expression,” said ANHRI.
Culture club burned down for second time for hosting female intellectuals and writers
The AlJouf club was burned down for a second time at the end of February 2010, after having announced its annual cultural activities agenda.
Thirty-one IFEX members and 22 other organisations call on UN High Commissioner to support human rights activists, journalists and bloggers
Rights groups appeal to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to take up cases of free expression violations targetting Bahraini journalists, bloggers and human rights defenders in an upcoming visit to the country.
Head of actors’ union files libel suit against fellow actor over Facebook comments
ANHRI expressed its disappointment that the actors’ union, which defends freedom of creativity and expression, has stooped to this level.
“AlAdab” magazine and editor fined over critical article
A court handed down a US$4000 fine that may lead to “AlAdab”‘s closure, after more than 50 years in existence.
Physician tortured over support for presidential candidate
ANHRI urges the prosecutor general to investigate a case of torture allegedly carried out by state security officers.
Authorities close case against blogger Ahmed Mostafa
“This issue should not have been referred to the court in the first place,” says ANHRI.