An international writers association says three Iranian authors apparently sentenced to long prison terms this week in Iran remain free.
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Egypt’s President Pardons Hundreds, Including Prominent Journalist
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has pardoned hundreds of prisoners and a prominent journalist who had criticized the country’s establishment.
Three Prominent Writers In Iran Sentenced To 18 Years
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Iran’s Writers Association (IWA), a civil society union, has protested the sentencing of three Iranian writers.
How Lebanese Law Discriminates Against Mothers
Prominent rights group raised their voice against law discriminating Lebanese women married to foreigners and denying their children citizenship.
Khashoggi Fiancee: World ‘Still Has Not Done Anything’
Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, says that she could not believe that no one has yet faced serious consequences for the crime.
Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Critics and Rights’ Activists Continues
Today marks the first anniversary of the arrests of several prominent women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia, a year of human rights in the Kingdom.
At Least 8 Iranian Labor Activists Detained Since May Day
Iranian authorities are holding at least eight activists and journalists arrested during a Labor Day protest on May 1, 2019, Human Rights Watch said today.
Turkish Opposition Journalist Hospitalized Following Attack
A journalist critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government and its nationalist allies was hospitalized after being attacked outside his home.
Iranian Media Say Reformist Magazine Closed by Authorities
Iranian authorities shut down a reformist magazine that had urged negotiations with the United States, local media reported Sunday.
Turkey’s Opposition Seeks Cancellation of 2018 Elections
Turkey’s main opposition party on Wednesday appealed to the country’s top electoral body to annul local election results in Istanbul’s 39 districts.