Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Courts fine member of parliament, journalist and two newspapers for articles critical of the prime minister
The heavy penalties have completely ruined the good image that the government has worked hard to establish, says ANHRI.
On International Women’s Day, 24 IFEX members appeal to the UN to raise concerns about the ongoing violations of women’s rights
To mark the occasion of 8 March 2010, International Women’s Day, members of the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG), and members of the IFEX Gender Working Group appeal to the UN to raise concerns about the ongoing violations of women’s rights in Tunisia.
Blogger tried in military court
Blogger Ahmed Mostafa was court-martialled for allegedly publishing false information about the military establishment.
Sudanese writer and publishing house fined
The defendants were accused of “supporting Shi’ism” in a book that was published under the title, “Letters of the Sheikh Neil . . . Reviewing Islamic Thought”.
Ailing journalist should be allowed specialist medical care in prison, says TMG
Campaigners for free expression voice new concern for the health of jailed journalist Taoufik Ben Brik, one of President Ben Ali’s firmest critics.
Human rights defender charged with abusing judiciary
Activist Mohammed Naji faces charges following his criticism of the press court.
Community development association member detained for speaking out against forced marriages
Sabah Khalil Eid was detained for four days after appearing on a television programme in which she criticised the practice of forcing female minors to marry wealthy older men.
Human rights defender sentenced to eight-year prison term
After a semi-secret trial, Yasser al-Wazir has been sentenced on trumped-up charges, including “forming an armed group.”