Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
ANHRI concerned over impact of government actions on freedom of expression
The prime minister has prohibited the publication of any state advertisements in the independent press and three journalists are on trial.
TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment
Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.
Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice
Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.
Author and publisher of graphic novel fined
Author Magdi El Shafai and publisher Mohamed El Sahrqawi were each fined 5,000 pounds (approx. US$900) for publishing “immoral material.”
ANHRI and local partner hold seminar on press freedom
Lawyers, journalists and bloggers were invited to the event, organised by ANHRI and the Cultural Committee of the Intellectual System of Advocates.
Court bans “Al Masheel” newspaper
Three “Al Masheel” journalists were previously sentenced following the publication of articles on the health of King Mohammed VI.
Newspaper supplement banned after reporting on corruption
A prosecutor banned “Sirry Lelghaya”, a supplement of “Al Monaqsa” newspaper, claiming it was unlicenced.
Interior Ministry interferes with distribution of opposition newspapers
The boards of three opposition publications decided not to publish their newspapers for a week to protest the government’s actions.