The Iranian judiciary’s draconian sentence for a prominent human rights lawyer is an appalling travesty of justice..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran: Decades-Long Sentence for Women’s Rights Defender
U.S. report does not refer to Golan, West Bank, Gaza as occupied territories
The US State Department changed its usual description of the Golan Heights from "Israeli-occupied" to "Israeli-controlled" in an annual global human rights report released on Wednesday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: U.S. report does not refer to Golan, West Bank, Gaza as occupied territories
Military Tribunal Sentences Journalist for Criticizing Lebanese
The sentencing of Lebanese TV correspondent Adam Chamseddine to three months in jail for “insulting” a security agency in a Facebook post is the latest escalation in the crackdown on speech..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Military Tribunal Sentences Journalist for Criticizing Lebanese
Algeria: Arbitrary Arrests at Election Protests
Algerian authorities should allow Algerians to assemble peacefully and refrain from using excessive force against demonstrators opposing a fifth term for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Human Rights..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algeria: Arbitrary Arrests at Election Protests
Guitar virtuosos Ryley Walker and Michael Chapman team up with local hero Ehud Banai
During a week of performances in Israel in 2013, Chapman met Banai, one of Israel’s most inventive songwriters and performers.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Guitar virtuosos Ryley Walker and Michael Chapman team up with local hero Ehud Banai
MEPs: Seek European Court’s Opinion on EU-Morocco Fisheries
Human Rights Watch is concerned that the SFPA fails to meet the requirements of international law, and in particular of international humanitarian law (IHL), and therefore calls on you to seek an..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: MEPs: Seek European Court’s Opinion on EU-Morocco Fisheries
Herzog, Jewish leaders condemn Regev torch decision
Regev’s office has defended her, stating that she had never said the inclusion of Diaspora Jews would be permanent.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Herzog, Jewish leaders condemn Regev torch decision
Algerian leaders prepared to discuss system based on 'will of the people'
Algeria's government on Wednesday declared itself ready for talks with protesters seeking rapid political change, saying it sought a ruling system based on..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algerian leaders prepared to discuss system based on 'will of the people'
Genesis Prize board member resigns amid Robert Kraft prostitution scandal
Rivka Carmi cited frustration and disappointment in the organization's decision to move forward with awarding Kraft the Genesis Prize.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Genesis Prize board member resigns amid Robert Kraft prostitution scandal
Plan to charge allies for US troop presence carries risks for Americans in North Africa
US President Donald Trump’s reported plan to charge allies for US military bases could make it harder to protect diplomats and embassies throughout Africa.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Plan to charge allies for US troop presence carries risks for Americans in North Africa