Middle East/North Africa
April 15, 2021
US Resuming Arms Sales to UAE is Disastrous
United States President Joe Biden called in early February for “ending all American support for offensive operations in Yemen, including relevant arms sales.” At the time, I, like many human rights advocates who have been documenting abuses committed during the armed conflict in Yemen, thought we were finally moving in the right direction after years of work.

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Middle East/North Africa26 civil society organizations are urging the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to convey to the Egyptian authorities that the country’s worsening rule of law and human rights abuses represent non-compliance with the political aspects of the EBRD’s mandate and constitute a major problem for the Bank that should be addressed urgently and seriously.
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Lebanon: Tripoli Detainees Allege Torture, Forced Disappearance
Don’t Try Civilians in Military Courts; Drop Unsubstantiated Terrorism Charges
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US Resuming Arms Sales to UAE is Disastrous
Biden’s U-Turn on Pledge Heightens Risks to Civilians in Yemen, Libya
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Bring Ukrainian Women, Children Home from Syria
Detained in Dire Conditions; Urgently Need Consular Support
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