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Palestinian-American journalist detained and deported by Switzerland

Washington, DC – Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed his release and deportation by Swiss authorities following a three-day detention. Abunimah, known for his role as the executive director of a publication advocating Palestinian rights, suggested in a statement that his......

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......

Austrian Far-Right Leader Tasked with Forming Government

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), with forming a coalition government after centrist efforts to establish a government collapsed. This decision comes despite Van der Bellen’s long-standing criticism of the FPO, reflecting......

Israeli Forces Account for a Third of Journalists Killed in 2024

In its annual report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed that 54 journalists worldwide were killed in 2024, with Israeli armed forces responsible for one-third of these deaths. The report indicates that 18 journalists were killed by Israeli forces—16 in Gaza and two in Lebanon. Palestine,......

Iranian Women Face Severe Penalties Under New Morality Laws

Iranian women could face harsh penalties, including the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison, under new morality laws that enforce compulsory dress codes. The legislation, introduced to promote "chastity and hijab," imposes severe consequences for defying mandatory veiling or engaging......

Iran Grants Temporary Medical Leave to Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Ongoing Imprisonment

Iran has granted temporary medical leave to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since November 2021. According to her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, Mohammadi’s release comes after a recommendation from the examining doctor, and the public prosecutor suspended her sentence......

French-Algerian Author Boualem Sansal to Appear Before Algerian Prosecutor After Arrest

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, renowned for his critique of religious extremism and authoritarian regimes, is set to appear before a prosecutor in Algeria today. The circumstances of his detention remain unclear since his arrest over a week ago. Sansal’s lawyer, François Zimeray,......

EU Honours Venezuelan Opposition Leaders for Courageous Fight Against Authoritarianism

The European Union has bestowed its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought upon Venezuelan opposition figures Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, recognizing their unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in the face of an increasingly authoritarian regime. The European......