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Dire Straits for Civic Freedom in Tunisia In a troubling turn of events, the Tunisian government has intensified its repression of dissenting voices and slammed the door on civil society, …
Tunisia’s Civic Space Erodes Amidst Government Repression Read More
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed disbelief over the staggering number of atrocities committed in Syria. He highlighted the necessity for transitional justice following the regime …
U.N. Rights Chief Highlights Shocking Atrocities and Need for Justice in Syria Read More
Human Rights Watch has condemned the UAE for its ongoing pattern of unjust trials and torture, emphasizing that verbal guarantees of fair treatment are insufficient against the backdrop of grave …
Human Rights Watch Condemns UAE’s Unjust Trials and Torture Threats Read More
On January 9, 2025, Lebanon took a pivotal turn as Joseph Aoun, a military leader, was elected president, finally breaking a two-year political stalemate. In his inaugural address, Aoun declared …
Lebanon’s New President: A Chance for Accountability and Reform Read More
The Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC) recently utilized its authority in the extradition of Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman Yousef al-Qaradawi from Lebanon. Established in 1982 by Arab League members, the …
Understanding the Arab Interior Ministers Council and Human Rights Controversies Read More
The United Arab Emirates has taken custody of Abdul Rahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi, a prominent Egyptian poet and dissident, igniting fears of his possible extradition from Lebanon. This news surfaced after …
UAE Detains Poet and Dissident Abdul Rahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi Amid Extradition Fears Read More
In a troubling decision on January 8, 2025, the Lebanese government deported Abdulrahman Youssef al-Qardawi, a poet of Egyptian-Turkish descent, to the UAE, despite the high risk of facing an …
Lebanon’s Deportation of Poet Al-Qardawi Sparks Human Rights Concerns Read More
The Lebanese government has made a controversial decision to extradite Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian activist, to the UAE, despite serious concerns about potential human rights violations he may face …
Lebanon’s Controversial Extradition of Activist al-Qaradawi to UAE Read More
Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian-Turkish poet, faces extradition requests from Egypt and the UAE after being detained by Lebanese authorities. His arrest followed critical comments about these governments made during …
Urgent Call: Lebanon Must Resist Extradition of Poet Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi Read More
In a significant development for the advocacy of international human rights, Human Rights First announces the appointment of Joshua Colangelo-Bryan as Special Counsel. Joshua, known for his innovative approach to …
Human Rights First Appoints Joshua Colangelo-Bryan as Special Counsel Read More