Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

UAE: Free prominent rights defender Ahmed Mansoor held on speech-related charges
91 NGOs call on UAE to immediately and unconditionally release award-winning human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor

Kazakhstan must treat editor Zhanbolat Mamay fairly
Members of IFEX wrote an open letter on behalf of Kazakh Editor Zhanbolat Mamay, calling for a fair and impartial handling of charges against him and full investigation into his mistreatment in prison and threats made to his family.

Palestinian security forces attack journalists during Ramallah protests
At least four journalists were assaulted by police officers with cudgels despite the fact that all journalists were previously identified by police and were known to security forces.

Cambodia failing to protect human rights defenders ahead of elections
78 civil society groups condemn the crackdown on dissent in the lead up to elections in Cambodia and call on the government to cease their unlawful attacks on human rights defenders.

Palestinian journalist Mohammed Al Qiq arrested – again
Al Qiq, previously detained and released after a harrowing 93 days of hunger strike, has been rearrested by Israeli authorities. He has again resorted to hunger striking as a form of protest.

Palestinian security services detain two journalists in the West Bank
After two journalists were arrested and detained by Palestinian Security Services in the West Bank during the month of February, the Palestinian center for development and media freedoms (MADA) expressed its deep concern over violations of freedom of expression.

In Gaza, protesting and reporting on power shortages can get you arrested
On 12 January 2017, both civilians and journalists were harmed during a peaceful demonstration demanding the improved electricity services in the Gaza Strip, where electricity cut-offs are extremely common.

In Gaza, protesting and reporting on power shortages can get you arrested
On 12 January 2017, both civilians and journalists were harmed during a peaceful demonstration demanding the improved electricity services in the Gaza Strip, where electricity cut-offs are extremely common.