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.
EMHRN strongly condemns the decision of an Egyptian court to send prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, along with 19 other defendants, back to jail after they were previously freed on bail pending their retrial.
Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian Dissenting Voices Barred, Again Read More »
The upcoming Universal Periodic Review of Egypt comes at a critical time for human rights, freedoms and independent Egyptian civil society, including rights defenders and democracy activists.
Open Letter: Universal Periodic Review of Egypt Read More »
The latest spiral of police violence against pro-Kurdish protesters in Turkey has demonstrated, yet again, the Turkish government’s failure to uphold the right to peaceful assembly.
Turkey’s Violent Denial of the Right to Peaceful Protest Turns Tragic, Again. Read More »
In a trial observation report, international human rights lawyers from SIHRG concluded that Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abdel Fattah’s right to a fair trial, as guaranteed by international law, has been breached.
Trial Observation Report Concludes: Alaa Abdel Fattah’s Right to Fair Trial is Violated Read More »
We are very concerned about the pre-trial detention of Egyptian human rights defender Ms. Yara Sallam, who has been detained together with 21 co-defendants on charges under Egypt’s draconian Protest Law.
Legal Retaliation against Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Must Stop! Read More »
The Syrian government should immediately and unconditionally free the prominent human rights lawyer Khalil Ma’touq and his colleague Mohamed Zaza, 26 organizations said today.
Syria: freed a human rights lawyer : Release Khalil Ma’touq Immediately, Unconditionally Read More »
As Morocco is set to host the second World Forum on Human Rights, the EMHRN calls on the Moroccan government to stop all interference with the activities of Moroccan civil society and human rights defenders.
The Moroccan authorities must put an end to impunity for racist violence and hate crime against migrants and refugees and respect their rights guaranteed by national and international law.
Impunity Kills: Stop Racist Violence against Migrants and Refugees in Morocco Read More »
The EMHRN welcomes today’s decision to release Egyptian human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah on bail. The prominent blogger and activist will face retrial, together with 24 other defendants.
End of Alaa Abdel Fattah’s Arbitrary Detention: A Step towards Justice Read More »
The EMHRN strongly condemns yesterday’s decision by the Special Chamber of the Criminal Court in Tora, Cairo, to once again deny bail to Egyptian human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah.
‘Justice Delayed is Justice Denied’ – Release Alaa Abdel Fattah Read More »
