Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Journalist Ali al-Zwaidi on trial, facing possible year-long prison sentence for publication of article on corruption
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information has expressed great concern over the trial of the Omani journalist and internet activist Ali al-Zwaidi who allegedly violated article 61 of the Omani communications law. The crime carries a sentence of up to a year in prison and a fine of one thousand Omani riyals […]
Journalist, blogger Hassan Barhoum sentenced to six months in prison and fined for denouncing corruption
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information condemns the harsh ruling by Tetuan misdemeanors court against journalist and blogger Hassan Barhoun for allegedly circulating false news. On 6 March 2009, in a hasty trial that took only one hearing session, the court sentenced him to six months in prison and a 5,000 Moroccan […]
Imprisoned blogger Mohammed Adel’s hunger strike raises concern for his wellbeing
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) expressed deep concern for the life of blogger Mohammed Adel, who is in the Tora Farm Prison. Adel went on a hunger strike to protest against being placed in solitary confinement and his mistreatment by prison authorities, who have not been allowing him to leave […]
Security forces detain Internet activist Rami al-Swisi, third in less than a month
(ANHRI/IFEX) – ANHRI has condemned the security forces’ detention of Facebook activist Rami al-Swisi. Security forces personnel broke into al-Swisi’s home in Haram, Giza at 3:30 a.m. (local time), on 2 March 2009. They searched the activist’s home and took some of his personal property, including his cell phone, laptop and wallet. They then took […]
Anti-corruption journalist and blogger Hassan Barhoun arrested
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) expressed concern that the arrest of blogger and journalist Hassan Barhoun on 26 February 2009 may be an attempt to punish the journalist and cover up reports of corruption exposed through his YouTube initiative Journalists Without Limits. In the reports, Barhoun links official figures to […]
Human rights activists Mohammed Abbou, Abdel Wihab Miatir and Radia Nasrawy briefly detained, prevented from attending human rights symposium
(ANHRI/IFEX) – On 22 February 2009, ANHRI condemned the decision of the Tunisian security forces to resort to a cheap trick in order to prevent three lawyers and human rights activists from participating in a symposium entitled, “Political and Human Rights Activism in Tunisia, 2009.” The traffic police detained them for several hours, allegedly to […]
ARTICLE 19 and ANHRI concerned over draft broadcast law
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 12 February 2009 joint press release by ARTICLE 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information: Egypt: Concerns with Draft Broadcast Law ARTICLE 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information have serious concerns with the draft Broadcast Law released by the Egyptian authorities. A detailed […]
Five IFEX members and other organisations condemn prison sentences for 38 demonstrators; call for an end to attacks on Kalima radio station
(CIHRS//IFEX) – The following is an 8 February 2009 joint action by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), Arab Archives Institute (AAI), Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Maharat Foundation and 17 other organizations: Without Accountability . . . The Tunisian Government Continues to Suppress Human […]