Articles by Maharat Foundation
Free expression groups call upon the government to act decisively on reforms ahead of historic elections
IFEX-TMG says time is of the essence to effectively support freedom of expression by adopting a series of positive measures and setting high standards for the future.
Free expression groups celebrate freeing of whistleblower police commissioner
IFEX-TMG attends trial of Samir Feriani, acquitted of charges of leaking information about the destruction of evidence linking Tunisian secret police to torture and other crimes.
Two lawyers face disciplinary measures for publishing article
The lawyers’ syndicate in Beirut is investigating two lawyers who criticised a proposed project that would restrict its members from speaking to the media about human rights cases.
Lebanese blogger arrested in Egypt, deported to Beirut
Imad Bazzi was detained for over 10 hours and questioned by Egyptian officials over an award he had received and about his relations with Egyptian bloggers.
Supporters of Syrian regime attack demonstrators in Beirut
Activists who gathered at the Syrian Embassy to show their support for the Syrian people were violently attacked while security force personnel looked on.
Maharat condemns brief detention of singer accused of defaming the president
Zeid Hamdan was detained for several hours based on an accusation that he had defamed the Lebanese president in a song entitled “General Suleiman”.
Targeting of journalists and demonstrators alarming, says IFEX-TMG
The IFEX-TMG is urging action to prevent any repeat of recent violent crackdowns on demonstrators and journalists in the run up to scheduled constitutional elections in October.
Scars of oppression run deep in the country’s media
IFEX-TMG report calls for free and independent media and a strong, democratic and open civil society.