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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......

Morocco's Media Landscape Shows Growth Amid Digital Challenges

Morocco's media sector has experienced significant expansion over the past two decades, with Minister of Youth Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid highlighting the country's progress in media pluralism and freedom of expression during a recent parliamentary session. The North African nation now hosts 988......

Morocco's Internet Freedom Rated 'Partly Free' in Freedom House Report

Morocco has been designated as "partly free," scoring 54 out of 100, in the recent "Freedom on the Net" report released by the international NGO Freedom House. This annual evaluation analyzes internet freedom across 72 countries, encompassing nearly 87% of the global online populace.......

Trial of Rasmus Paludan: A Landmark Case on Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech in Sweden

A far-right politician with Danish-Swedish roots, Rasmus Paludan, is currently on trial in Sweden for charges of inciting hatred against an ethnic group. This case marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over freedom of expression and hate speech in the country, as Paludan is the first individual......

Julian Assange: A Plea for Journalism Amidst a Dark Crossroads for Free Expression

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has stated that his release after years of imprisonment was contingent upon his admission of guilt for practicing "journalism," which he emphasized as fundamental to a free society. Speaking at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Assange reflected......