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Enrico Macias concert banned in Turkey over support for Israel

Turkish authorities announced on Wednesday the cancellation of a concert by French singer Enrico Macias scheduled for Friday in Istanbul, following calls to protest against the artist due to his pro-Israel positions. The Istanbul Governorate stated in a press release that the decision aimed to prevent......

Bail Denied for feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar facing blasphemy charges

A Moroccan court on Wednesday denied bail to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who is facing charges of “insulting Islam,” despite her defense citing her “serious” health condition, her lawyers said. The 50-year-old activist, known for advocating individual freedoms, is prosecuted......

German court rules buchenwald memorial can ban Palestinian keffiyeh

A German court has ruled that the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial can deny entry to visitors wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf. The Higher Administrative Court in Thuringia rejected a woman’s request to attend a commemorative event while wearing the scarf. The woman had been turned away......

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar prosecuted for blasphemy in Morocco

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties......

Moroccan activist arrested for wearing blasphemous T-shirt

Morocco’s judicial police have arrested activist Ibtissame Lachgar following the circulation of a controversial photo showing her wearing a T-shirt with the phrase "Allah is a lesbian." The image quickly sparked outrage across the country and beyond, prompting mass reports on social media......

Turkish authorities arrest four magazine staff over controversial cartoon

Police in Istanbul have detained four employees of LeMan, a satirical magazine, following the publication of a cartoon alleged to depict the Prophet Muhammad. The incident has sparked widespread protests and condemnation from officials, religious groups, and the public. Protests and public outcry The......

Controversy ignites over historian’s remarks on amazigh identity in algeria

An audience held on May 15, 2025, before the Chamber of Accusation in Algiers regarding the case of Algerian historian Mohamed El Amine Belghit concluded with significant implications. The awaited verdict on May 21 will determine whether Belghit remains in provisional detention or is released pending......

Trump administration's first 100 days: a troubling assault on human rights

The initial 100 days of Donald Trump’s second administration have been marked by a relentless series of actions that jeopardize, threaten, or undermine human rights both in the United States and abroad, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. To shed light on the breadth and depth......

UN experts condemn arrest of Palestinian journalist in Switzerland

United Nations human rights experts and activists have strongly criticized the recent arrest of Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah in Zurich, Switzerland, citing concerns about freedom of expression. Abunimah, a prominent journalist and executive director of an online publication focused on Palestinian......