The space available for civil society organisations working to promote, defend and protect human rights in the Euro-Mediterranean region has steadily declined over past three years, as has access to justice and accountability for citizens in the region.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned the decision of the Central Elections Committee to disqualify MK Haneen Zoabi from the upcoming elections but it is not enough to reverse the damage already done.
Zoabi’s Case: An Injustice the Court Did Not Fix Read More »
In an ongoing crackdown on dissent, Egypt’s Judiciary has levelled hefty prison sentences against Alaa Abdel Fattah and his co-defendants in a trial lacking the most basic standards of fairness.
Egypt: Unabated Judicial Crackdown on Activists Read More »
Our organisations condemn the raid on the premises of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) and the assault against one of its members by the Moroccan security forces.
Morocco: Raid on the premises of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) Read More »
The Syrian government should immediately free the prominent Syrian human rights defenders Mazen Darwish, Hani Al-Zitani and Hussein Gharir, 71 human rights groups said today.
Syria: Free Human Rights Defenders Held 3 Years Read More »
The EMHRN strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on an event on freedom of speech and a synagogue in Copenhagen last weekend, resulting in the death of two civilians and the injury of five policemen.
Terrorist Attack in Denmark Read More »
The EMHRN is closely monitoring the worsening human rights situation in Egypt. This tendency was on display again when confrontations between the police and peaceful demonstrators resulted in the death of over 20 people.
France: Suspend Arms Exports to Egypt Immediately Read More »
Our organisations call for the release of nine Algerian labour rights defenders and denounce their arbitrary arrest, as their detention seems to only aim at sanctioning their human rights activities.
Algeria: Call for the release of nine arbitrarily arrested labour rights activists Read More »
After yet another deadly confrontation between police forces and peaceful demonstrators in Egypt, the EMHRN is appalled by the killing of more than 20 peaceful protestors marking the 4th anniversary of Egypt’s revolution.
Egypt’s Blood-stained Revolution Anniversary: Peaceful Activists Shot Dead by Police Read More »
Under the condoning eyes of the international community, Egypt’s rulers have brought the country full circle, dashing the aspirations of those who risked their lives in Tahrir Square for a new Egypt.
Egypt’s Revolution Marks its 4th Anniversary with Little to Celebrate Read More »
The EMHRN is appalled by the criminal attack on the French weekly satirical magazine ‘Charlie Hebdo,’ which left 12 journalists, cartoonists, policemen and staff members dead and four critically injured.
Criminal Attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’ Read More »
