The undersigned human rights organizations express deep concern regarding the decision to maintain “A status” accreditation for Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) following the 2025 review conducted by …
Who Decides the Foundations of the New Syria? Who Is Sovereign? - Yasin Alhaj Saleh
The fundamental question after the fall of Assad: Will Syria be built on the logic that ‘whoever liberates decides’, on partition, or on equal citizenship and pluralism?
Over a Thousand Days of War in Sudan
State disintegrates amid failed domestic leadership and weak international response
We, the undersigned Sudanese, African, and Arab organizations, stand united in our commitment to the people of Sudan after more than one thousand days of war. The conflict has accelerated …
Why was Nassera Dutour denied entry to Algeria?
A decisive hearing on 26 January 2026
On 26 January 2026, Nassera Dutour, President of the Collective of Families of the Disappeared in Algeria (CFDA), is expected to learn the grounds for her denial of entry to …
Subject: Urgent Appeal for the Release and Protection of Mr. Said Mansour Rezk Abdelrazek
Dear Minister Burke, We write on behalf of an international coalition of human rights organizations, religious freedom advocates—including members of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable—and independent experts to respectfully …
Which New Middle East? The End of the Nation-State and the Federal Option - Morris Ayek
The paper explores the viability of federalism and expanded decentralization, drawing on the legacy of the 1920 Constitution—which predated the French Mandate—and offered an early vision for limiting central authority and distributing sovereignty to ensure the rights of Syria’s diverse components
Egypt: Activist Mohamed Adel assaulted in prison; rights organizations demand credible Public Prosecution investigation and hold Interior Ministry responsible for his safety
The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the assault and attempted strangulation of activist Mohamed Adel in his cell on Saturday, 10 January, inside the 10th of Ramadan (4) Rehabilitation Center. …
Joint Submission on the Human Rights Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: The 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – 2026
Download the report as a PDF filePrepared by a coalition of 15 human rights organizations and networks, this joint report reviews the human rights situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon …
Egypt: Six years of professional persecution against Dr. Manar al-Tantawy, in violation of academic freedom, labor rights, and the rule of law
The undersigned human rights organizations denounce the continued refusal by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the administration of the Higher Technological Institute in 6th of October …
Urgent appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council: Take action to end deadly repression and impunity in Iran
To: Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council Your Excellencies, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, urge the UN Human Rights Council to urgently convene a special session …
Ensuring the Full, Meaningful, and Safe Participation of Diverse Civil Society in the UN Crimes against Humanity Treaty Process
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, represent civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, victim/survivor associations, and academic institutions from around the world. We have technical expertise on the prevention and punishment …
The New Balance of Power in the Middle East and its Implications for the Nation-State in the Mashreq - Dr. Marwan Kabalan
Dr. Marwan Kabalan provides an in-depth analysis of the new balance of power in the Middle East following the collapse of the Iranian axis and the fall of the Assad regime, highlighting the rising roles of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel. The article explores the critical implications of these transformations for the future of the nation-state in the Mashreq, amidst intense regional competition and conflicting international interventions.
Yemen: Houthis Escalate Arbitrary Detentions of UN staff members
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of ten additional United Nations staff detained by Ansar Allah (Houthis) on 18 December 2025, …
Over two-year detention of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker condemned by human rights organizations in a letter calling for his release
Mr. Rashad al-Alimi President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Mr. Aidarus al-Zoubaidi Vice President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aden, Yemen …
1,115 European financial institutions involved in financing 104 companies contributing to the illegal occupation and crime of genocide
The Don’t Buy into Occupation (DBIO) Coalition has released its 2025 report uncovering the extent of European financial institutions’ investments in companies that support and encourage Israel’s illegal settlement project …