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July 29, 2021

Egypt’s continuous state of emergency devastating for rights abuses, CFJ says

The continued application of the state of emergency in Egypt has had a devastating effect on human rights abuses, concludes the Committee for Justice (CFJ) in a recent report....

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July 29, 2021

3 people killed as forest fires rage in Turkey

Three people have been killed as two forest fires rage near the southern coast of Turkey, Euronews reports. Scores more people were hospitalised after suffering burns. Strong winds fanned the...

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July 29, 2021

Turkey opposition leader offers Austria $3.6bn to house all Afghan refugees

A Turkish opposition leader has offered Austria €3 billion ($3.56 billion) to take all the Afghan refugees residing in Turkey, in reaction to the Austrian prime minister’s suggestion last...

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July 29, 2021

Saudi universities dismiss over 100 Yemen academics

The main universities in southern Saudi Arabia have dismissed 106 Yemeni academics after a decision was made to terminate their contracts without prior notice. According to the Yemen News Portal citing...

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July 29, 2021

Palestine PM calls to revive political process under International Quartet

Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh yesterday called on the European Union to revive the political process under the International Quartet’s auspices in a way that brings justice for the...

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July 29, 2021

Israel spyware scandal is similar to arms sales used to carry out genocides, analyst says

An Israeli columnist has linked the ongoing Israeli spyware scandal to previous Israel arms sales made to regimes that carried out genocides and war crimes. Commenting on the spyware...

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July 29, 2021

US concerned over reports of PA acting to restrict Palestinian freedom of expression

The United States expressed its concerns over recent reports that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is acting to restrict Palestinian freedom of expression. While briefing the UN Security Council on the situation...

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July 29, 2021

Egypt security officials present when Tunisia PM beaten until he resigned

Egyptian security officials were present when the Tunisian prime minister was beaten before he resigned, Middle East Eye (MEE) has reported. On Sunday, Tunisia’s President Kais Saeid assumed emergency powers to sack the...

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July 29, 2021

Turkey probes mayor’s anti-refugee sentiments

Turkey this week launched an investigation into statements issued by the mayor of the northwestern city of Bolu after he said he would charge foreigners – refugees, immigrants and...

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July 29, 2021

Tunisia president meets with military, security commanders

Tunisian President Kais Saied yesterday chaired a meeting with military and security officials, days after he dismissed the prime minister and froze parliament for 30 days. The presidency said...

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