October 19, 2018 Alleged Murder of Washington … Saudi Arabia has proved itself to be an ardent opponent of human rights, despite MBS’ PR campaigns proclaiming reform. The kingdom has, some argue, …
September 25, 2018 US Attack on … In opening an investigation and subsequently prosecuting senior Israelis, the …
September 18, 2018 In Syria, Missing Details … Local and international human rights organizations have documented the inhumane …
“Flash-in-the-Pan” Development in Egypt? Published on September 15, 2018 Two conclusions for German politics from this precarious situation should be drawn: Firstly, the German government should make its own assessment of the … In this article: Egypt | Economy - Human Rights - International Affairs - Opinion - Politics
Algerian Blogger Merzoug Touati, Jailed for Espionage, Suspends Hunger Strike Published on August 29, 2018 Merzoug Touati was arrested in Béjaïa in January 2017 and subsequently accused of ‘incitement to non-armed gathering’, ‘foreign intelligence aimed at … In this article: Algeria | Culture - Faces - Human Rights
Egyptian Government Expands Control to Social Media with New Press Laws Published on August 24, 2018 Social media users with more than 5,000 followers are subject to charges such as ‘spreading false news’ and ‘inciting against the state. However, several … In this article: Egypt | Human Rights - Politics
In Jordan, New Public TV Station Promises Independent Coverage Published on August 8, 2018 The new channel will carry a heavy focus on local news, in addition to regional and international coverage, and will create a closer bond with Jordanian … In this article: Jordan | Culture - Human Rights
Women-mules in Morocco: Between Morocco’s Indifference and Spain’s Organized Traficking Published on July 17, 2018 The Moroccan female porters made headlines nationally and internationally when two women were killed at a stampede in Ceuta on August 29, 2017. Nicknamed … In this article: Morocco | Human Rights
As the US leaves the UN Human Rights Council, it may leave more damage in its wake Published on July 6, 2018 The HRC will continue to be an imperfect institution for as long as the UN is made up of states with imperfect human rights records. However, the council still … In this article: Human Rights - International Affairs - Opinion - Politics - United States of America
Poet Nawaf al-Rashid Detained Amid Spate of Arbitrary Arrests in Saudi Arabia Published on July 2, 2018 The arrest comes at the same time that Saudi Arabia has detained a number of prominent women’s rights activists, ironically just ahead of the date set to lift … In this article: Saudi Arabia | Culture - Faces - Human Rights - Politics
Algeria Rejects UN Comments that Crackdown on Migrants is ‘Deeply Alarming’ Published on June 20, 2018 In May 2018, Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed the calls by OHCHR to cease its ongoing crackdown on migrants as “unacceptable” & … In this article: Algeria | History - Human Rights - International Affairs - Politics - Refugees | Current
Saudi Arabia Launches Smear Campaign Against Women’s Rights Activists Published on June 13, 2018 Some see in the arrests and smear campaign against the activists an attempt to erase the history of hard-fought grassroots struggle by women demanding reforms. … In this article: Saudi Arabia | History - Human Rights - Politics - Social Justice | Current
Is the Curtain Falling on Free Press in Israel? Published on June 9, 2018 Israel has always proudly described itself as the sole democracy in the Middle East. A strong pillar of a healthy democracy is freedom of the press. Yet members … In this article: Israel | Culture - Human Rights - Politics
No Illusions about Al-Sisi’s Second Term after new Wave of Arrests in Egypt Published on June 8, 2018 In any case, the wave of arrests over the past weeks shows that the regime of Al-Sisi is planning to follow the path it has chosen since his takeover in 2013: … In this article: Egypt | Human Rights - Politics
Women’s Rights Activists Detained in Saudi Arabia Despite ‘Reforms’ Published on May 29, 2018 Women’s rights activists are ironically being punished for pushing the same agenda that led Saudi Arabia to lift the driving ban in the first place – and … In this article: Saudi Arabia | History - Human Rights - Politics - Social Justice | Current
In Bahrain, Human Rights Situation Deteriorating Published on May 20, 2018 “The human rights situation is the worst it has been in the country’s modern history,” Khalid Ibrahim, director of the Gulf Center for Human Rights, told … In this article: Bahrain | Human Rights
Jordan Makes Progress on Women’s Rights, Repeals ‘Marry the Rapist’ Law Published on May 3, 2018 Under Article 308 of the penal code, rapists who married their victims and remained married for at least three years were pardoned. Some legislators pushed to … In this article: Jordan | Human Rights
Israel Approves Contentious Law, Puts Pressure on NGOs Published on April 22, 2018 On 11 July 2016, the Israeli Knesset passed a law requiring non-governmental organizations that receive more than half of their funding from ‘foreign … In this article: Israel | Human Rights - Politics
Alleged Chemical Attack in Syria Puts the World on Edge Published on April 19, 2018 The situation continues to be volatile, leaving the world and especially Syria and its neighbours on edge, fearing for the last scraps of stability they have. … In this article: Syria | Armed Forces and Military - History - Human Rights - International Affairs - Politics | Current
Morocco’s New Hakkaoui Law On Violence Against Women Falls Short Published on April 13, 2018 Hakkaoui Law provides some protections against violence, for example street harassment and forcing a minor to marry, punishable by between 6-12 months in … In this article: Morocco | Human Rights
