October 5, 2026
Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys
Countries Stall on Repatriating; Torture Claims, Fatal Illness, Fair Trial Concerns
Middle East/North Africa
October 29, 2026
Yemen: Houthis Depriving Taizz Civilians of Food, Medicine
A long-running humanitarian crisis in Taizz, Yemen’s third largest city, has drastically worsened since October 2026, when the Houthi armed group fully encircled the city and blocked and attacked the remaining major supply route.
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Free SpeechThe New Cairo Misdemeanor Court convicted Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the independent news platform Mada Masr, of operating without a license in a single hearing on October 27, 2026.Egypt: Prominent Journalist Lina Attalah Detained
October 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026
Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework
Government, Donors, Investors Should Ensure Rebuilding Serves Communities
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September 10, 2026
Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters
Scores at Imminent Risk; Global Action Needed
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October 27, 2026
Egypt: Drop Charges Against Prominent Journalist
Lina Attalah Faces Trial Amid Crackdown on Independent Media
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October 26, 2026
Yemen: Houthi Attack on Taizz Road Threatens Lives, Welfare
Detonation on Route Indispensable to Civilian Survival a Possible War Crime
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October 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Man Executed for Childhood Offenses
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Another Child Offender
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October 19, 2026
Lebanon: Amend Media Law to Protect Free Expression
Provision Criminalizing ‘Spreading Disinformation’ Risks Continued Abuse
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October 16, 2026
Syria: Women Barred from Defense, Security Colleges
Raises Concerns Over Women’s Role in Syria’s Transition
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October 14, 2026
Libya: Eastern Authorities Carry Out Wave of Executions
Halt Executions; End Military Trials of Civilians
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October 13, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty for Facebook Comment
Quash Sentence; Free Sri Lankan Worker
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October 12, 2026
Israel’s Elections Offer Palestinians Little Hope – But the World Can
None of Israel’s leading candidates have called for ending apartheid or ethnic cleansing. Other governments should not wait to act.
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October 10, 2026
Gaza: Ceasefire Anniversary Marks Year of Failed Promises
No Reconstruction; Acute Humanitarian Needs; Killing Continues
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