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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......

Prominent 2M TV Journalist's Suspension Ignites Press Freedom Debate in Morocco

The recent suspension of Ouadih Dada, a distinguished journalist and news anchor at Morocco's public television channel 2M, has triggered widespread controversy over press freedom and union rights in the country's media landscape. The suspension, effective October 21, removed Dada from his positions......

Algerian Dissident Journalist Vanishes in Spain, Raising Alarm Bells

The disappearance of Hichem Aboud, a prominent Algerian journalist and political opponent, has sent shockwaves through international media circles and raised serious concerns about press freedom in the region. Aboud, who has been living in exile in France since 1997, went missing shortly after arriving......

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.......

French Minister Accuses Journalist of 'Glorifying Terrorism' Over Israel Comments

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has filed a formal complaint against Franco-Moroccan journalist Zineb El Rhazoui, alleging she glorified terrorism in her recent comments about Israel. The complaint stems from El Rhazoui's controversial statements in an October 4 interview with 'Nouvelle......

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......