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Human Rights Organizations and journalists reaffirm the need to defend Press and Media freedom in Egypt

Following a series of consultations with Egyptian media organizations and journalists on the Press and Media freedom situation in Egypt, and in light of the recent violations of freedom of expression, including the latest Supreme Council for Media’s decision to arbitrarily reject journalist Faker Tany’s website registration, and earlier prosecution and enforced disappearance of journalists…

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Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

'HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement,' in collaboration with 'RedWord for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression,' publishes a joint report titled: "Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression." The report provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of freedom of expression, paired with political satire as a peaceful and effective tool…

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Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Releases New Report: "Eyes Everywhere: State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan"This report sheds light on the escalating digital surveillance of human rights defenders in Jordan over the past five years and its detrimental impact on civil space and human rights. Digital surveillance encompasses monitoring mobile devices,…

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Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contravenes international law and the Egyptian constitution

The undersigned human rights organisations express their categorical rejection of the draft law “regulating foreigners’ asylum in Egypt”, which was recently approved by the Defence and National Security Committee of the Egyptian Parliament. This bill is expected to be discussed and voted on in the next plenary session of the House of Representatives. This is…

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Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

In light of the recent and alarming escalation of indiscriminate and widespread Israeli attacks across Lebanon, we, the undersigned organizations, call on the international community to unequivocally press for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging cross-border fire since October 2023. For nearly a year, the fighting between the two parties was…

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Tunisia’s Escalating Suppression of Civic Space and Digital Freedoms

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, and CALAM Association are gravely concerned about Tunisia's escalating clampdown on civic space and digital freedoms. The recent moves by the Tunisian government to prosecute social media influencers and content creators on vaguely defined charges of violating "public morals" represent a disturbing intensification of state control over freedom…

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