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Cases

Mortada

December 02, 2022

Mortada Abdel Rahim Attia Alioui disappeared since his arrest in 2015

Houblos during his trip

October 06, 2022

Fouad Houblos, Lebanese survivor of September 21 shipwreck off the Syrian coast, disappears after transfer to Tartus military hospital

Kamil

November 15, 2022

Jordanian activist Kamil al-Zoubi faces several charges in detention related to his freedom of expression

Sherif Osman pic

November 21, 2022

Political commentator Sherif Osman facing extradition from UAE to Egypt after calling for protests during COP27

Advocacy

NGOs

November 30, 2022

Continued repression of Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights staff

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Logos of signatories

November 23, 2022

Joint NGO letter to Saudi embassies regarding the disappearance of Mohammed al-Qahtani

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Zaki

November 16, 2022

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Risk of refoulement of asylum seeker in cooperation with Algerian authorities would mark a dangerous turning point for human rights for Tunisia

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OHCHR Building in Geneva

November 11, 2022

Rights organisations call on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to urge Saudi Arabia to implement a moratorium on executions

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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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Palm Jumeirah | Dubai, UAE

May 18, 2022

New UAE penal code: increased restrictions on fundamental freedoms

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map of Lebanon and Syria

April 13, 2022

Lebanon: More needs to be done to safeguard the rights of refugees, says UN Human Rights Committee

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Reports

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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April 14, 2022

Intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN: Submission to the UN Secretary-General

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Protest near bridge in Algeria

April 07, 2022

Algeria's Universal Periodic Review: hope for change meets setback of civil and political rights

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