UN demands fair trial for Tunisian rights activist
They urge the country to respect her right to a fair trial and to protect those involved in truth commissions.
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HRW calls for release of Cameroonian TikToker facing charges
Cameroon is under fire for arresting a TikTok activist who peacefully called for democratic reforms.
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Cameroon tightens grip on free speech ahead of elections
Cameroon’s government has issued a decree allowing authorities to expel those who insult state institutions or the president.
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French author, publisher arrested at book event in Algeria
Algerian authorities raise eyebrows by arresting a French author and her publisher during a book presentation.
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Morocco jails activist for insulting King, criticizing Israel relations
Moroccan journalist and activist sentenced to five years in prison for insulting the king and criticizing normalization with Israel.
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Algerian activist gets suspended sentence
An Algerian court sentenced prominent activist Karim Tabbou to a suspended sentence and fine on charges related to his involvement in pro-democracy protests.
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Mali dissolves rights groups, UN demands reversal
The UN expressed deep concern over Mali’s military dissolving civil society groups and restricting human rights.
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French imam combats expulsion over hate speech accusation
A legal battle ensues after a Tunisian imam’s deportation from France for alleged hate speech.
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Algeria still silencing Hirak protesters, says Amnesty
Facing continued protests for sweeping reforms, Algerian authorities intensified crackdowns on free speech and assembly, five years after the Hirak movement began.
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Journalists supporting Palestine facing pressure by Western media
‘Antoinette Lattouf was fired from ABC News in Australia, just for sharing report from Human Rights Watch on social media,’ says Bassam Bounenni, who resigned from BBC
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