Middle East/North Africa
March 5, 2021
Western Sahara: Harassment of Independence Activist
Moroccan security forces have maintained a near-constant heavy presence outside the house of an activist for Western Sahara independence for more than three months.
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Middle East/North AfricaWe write in advance of the 80th pre-session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and its review of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Tunisia: Police Use Violent Tactics to Quash Protests
1 Dead, Arrests for Facebook Posts and ‘Insulting Police’
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News
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Western Sahara: Harassment of Independence Activist
Intensive Surveillance, Restriction of Visitors for More Than 3 Months
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Lebanon: Sexual Harassment Law Missing Key Protections
Lacks Prevention Measures, Labor Law Reforms, Monitoring
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UAE: Greater Progress Needed on Women's Rights
Significant Discrimination Against Women, Girls in Law and Practice
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US Should Sanction Saudi Crown Prince
Overwhelming Evidence of Role in Khashoggi Murder, Other Abuses
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Yemen’s Donors Need to Tackle Aid Shortfalls
Donor Meeting an Opportunity to Address Humanitarian Access, Economic Collapse
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Saudi Arabia: Proposed Reforms Neglect Basic Rights
Ongoing Repression, Absence of Civil Society Impede Progress
