Download the report as a PDF fileWorsening human rights violations and widening restrictions on public freedoms were underscored in a joint report for Libya’s Universal Period Review, submitted to the …
Israel’s New Gaza Campaign: Escalating Genocide and Illegal Occupation Amid Humanitarian Catastrophe
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is deeply alarmed by Israel’s new plan to expand its already overwhelming military occupation of the Gaza Strip by taking full control …
Human Rights Letter to U.S. Congress Members: Stop U.S. Support for the Catastrophic Suffering Imposed by Israel in Gaza
Dear Members of Congress, We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our grave concern regarding the preventable humanitarian catastrophe and mass starvation in the occupied Gaza Strip. We urge you …
Algeria: Human Rights Community Widely Condemns Deportation of Activist Nassera Dutour from her Homeland
In response to an egregious violation of the fundamental rights of an Algerian citizen committed to truth and justice, we as members of the Solidarity with Algeria Collective, with the …
Libya: Armed Attack on Tripoli Court Underscores Urgency of Restoring Rule of Law
On 15 July, the Abu Salim Personal Status Court affiliated with the Bab Ben Ghashir District Court in Tripoli, was the target of a violent armed assault. According to media …
DBIO Coalition Welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s Call for Corporate Accountability in ongoing Genocide and Occupation
The Don’t Buy into Occupation (DBIO) coalition welcomes the publication of a landmark report by the UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, which directly calls on European financial institutions to stop …
Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire – This is Not a Humanitarian Response
200+ NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift …
Algeria: French Journalist Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison Amid Relentless Press Freedom Crackdown
The sentencing of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes to seven years in prison on 29 June by the first instance tribunal of Tizi Ouzou marks yet another alarming escalation in …
Israel’s ultimatum to Gaza: Death by starvation or live fire
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is appalled by Israel’s repeated deliberate attacks on Palestinian civilians in Gaza attempting to access humanitarian aid. Since non-UN aid distribution sites …