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Cases

Photo of al-Rabea

January 19, 2023

Also available in French Saudi national Hassan al-Rabea at risk of extradition from Morocco to Saudi Arabia

Photo Said Djabelkhir

May 11, 2021

Also available in French Algerian Islamologist sentenced to three years in prison for "offending Islam"

Photo Rida

January 30, 2023

Also available in French Human rights activist Rida Benotmane sentenced to three years in prison in Morocco

Photo de Ihsane El Kadi

January 18, 2023

Also available in French Arbitrary detention of Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi

Advocacy

Photo joint letter

January 27, 2023

Morocco should refrain from deporting Hassan Al-Rabea to Saudi Arabia

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Al-Singace

January 15, 2023

Joint Letter: Free Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace after a year and half of hunger strike

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Palais de justice

January 11, 2023

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Human rights groups call on Belgium to open investigation into Saudi Crown Prince for crimes against humanity

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Photo of Rami Shaath

December 20, 2022

Egypt: Rights Organizations Stand in Solidarity with the Complaint Filed with the African Commission against the Egyptian Government on Behalf of Ramy Shaath and Celine Lebrun-Shaath

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Analysis

Draft law on associations

October 05, 2022

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Algérie: Analyse du projet de loi sur les associations

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September 29, 2022

UN Secretary-General’s 2022 report highlights reprisals against MENA-based activists, including cases of digital surveillance

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Abu Dhabi

August 19, 2022

MENA Rights Group highlights widespread practice of enforced disappearance in the United Arab Emirates in general allegation to the UN

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Palm Jumeirah | Dubai, UAE

May 18, 2022

New UAE penal code: increased restrictions on fundamental freedoms

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Reports

SSA Report cover - Abu Dhabi Skyline

December 15, 2022

The UAE State Security Apparatus: A Tool of Repression Against Dissenting Voices

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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

October 11, 2022

Continued restrictions on civil and political rights ahead of the UAE's Universal Periodic Review

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 26, 2022

Joint report by MENA Rights Group and EDAC on the UAE's implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

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SSP report cover

June 21, 2022

The Saudi Presidency of State Security: An Arm of Repression in the Crown Prince’s Kingdom

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