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.
Since October 7th the world has been gripped by images of violence perpetrated against civilians in Gaza, a consequence of Israel’s war against Palestinians. As of 08 April 2024, Gaza’s […]
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison simply for wearing a T-shirt with an anti-torture slogan, 15 Egyptian and international
On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice ( ICJ) ruled on a provisional measures application by South Africa on accusations of genocide committed by Israel against Palestinians in
Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity (Washington D.C, February XX, 2024) – The Egyptian authorities and affiliated groups have responded to recent reporting by the Sinai Foundation for Human
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In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, the Israeli government invoked a State of Emergency within its prison system, intensifying its treatment of Palestinian detainees to levels that constitute
As of 24 January Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in Gaza have caused the deaths of over 25,000 Palestinians and injured more than 62,000 Gazans. The number of Palestinians dead,
On January 5, 2024 at dawn, the offices of EuroMed Rights’ member KISA in Cyprus were attacked by the planting of an explosive device by an unknown person or persons.
We 13 NGOs urge the EU and its Member States to prioritize accountability and human rights reforms in ongoing negotiations for an EU strategic partnership with Egypt, notably regarding the
From November 26 to December 5, 2023, Ms. Mary Lawlor, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders, was able to make an official visit to Algeria.
The Algerian authorities should end their crackdown on fundamental rights and freedoms and release all human rights defenders and activists who unjustly languish in jail, said 12 NGOs today, ahead
