When reflecting on their Arab Spring revolution, Tunisians often say that freedom of expression was the only concrete achievement. As the country slides back toward autocracy, that, too, is being quickly eroded.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Prison Sentence for José Rubén Zamora, Guatemalan Newspaper Publisher
The trial of José Rubén Zamora, the founder of a newspaper who was convicted of money laundering and sentenced to up to six years, came as critics say democracy in Guatemala is crumbling.
Cuban Government Is Responsible for Death of Oswaldo Payá, Report Says
The findings in the death of Oswaldo Payá contradict the Cuban government’s official version of what happened 11 years ago.
‘The State Killed My Brother’: Senegal in Uproar After Deadly Protests
After several protesters were killed by live ammunition this month in Senegal, many in the usually stable West African nation wonder what comes next.
From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations.
Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps Biden Effort to Rebuild Ties
Biden aides are closely watching Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s overtures to China, his attitude toward Israel and his balancing act with Russia and Ukraine.
As Assad’s Isolation Lifts, Syrian Refugees Fear Pressure to Return Home
Arab countries re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria are making repatriation of Syrian refugees a top priority. “Even if they shoot me, I won’t go back,” a refugee in Lebanon said.
She Lost Her Career, Family and Freedom. She’s Still Fighting to Change Iran.
Fighting for change has cost Narges Mohammadi her career, separated her from family and deprived her of liberty. But a jail cell has not succeeded in silencing her.
Vietnam Activist Jailed for Mocking Official’s Salt Bae Meal
A powerful Communist official ate a gold-encrusted steak in London. An activist who poked fun at the excess was sentenced to more than five years.
As Protesters Die, Peru’s Security Forces Face Little Scrutiny
In Peru, investigations into the killing of protesters by security forces are often closed without any charges, undermining people’s faith in their government.