Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested for allegedly “insulting” the head of the military junta, raising concerns about the junta’s increasing crackdown on dissent.
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Moroccan authorities have arrested renowned human rights activist Fouad Abdelmoumni following his criticism of French President Macron’s visit to Morocco.
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The ban on a planned protest comes as concerns about human rights abuses in the country escalate.
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Eswatini jails pro-democracy lawmakers Mabuza and Dube for 25 and 18 years respectively, on charges of “terrorism” and murder related to 2021 protests.
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Human Rights Watch condemns the arrest of 10 pro-democracy figures in Mali, urging the junta to release them and respect freedom of expression.
HRW denounces Mali’s arrest of pro-democracy figures Read More »
Two Tunisian media figures were sentenced to one year in prison for “spreading false news” and “defaming” others, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the country.
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A professor’s imprisonment for a book on government communication sparks debate about freedom of speech under the military regime.
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A Nigerian appeals court reduced Mubarak Bala’s blasphemy sentence from 24 to 5 years. Bala, a self-proclaimed atheist, was convicted for online posts criticizing Islam.
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Tunisian journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, critic of President Saied, detained for social media posts. Arrest sparks fears of journalist intimidation in Tunisia.
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Tunisia marks revolution day with protests against Saied’s power grab, demanding jailed opponents’ release.
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