Human Rights and Civil Liberties
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Tunisian journalists rally as Mohamed Yousfi faces charges over critical reporting
The arrest of Mohamed Yousfi, editor of Al-Qatiba, has triggered protests in Tunis and drawn condemnation from rights groups, as journalists warn that fabricated charges are being used to silence critical reporting under President Kais Saied.
UFP Warns of Rising Pressure on Civil Liberties in Mauritania
Mauritania's Union des forces du progrès has warned that increasing use of the judiciary to suppress free expression and discourage criticism could have serious consequences for public freedoms, as political tensions rise ahead of a possible constitutional change.
Retired General from 'Mauritanie en avant' Summoned Over Media Comments
Mauritania's cybercrime commission has summoned retired General Lebatt Ould Mayouf, a senior member of 'Mauritanie en avant', over his participation in a media programme, raising concerns about political freedoms and legal risks for opposition figures.
Mauritania Appoints New Members to National Human Rights Commission
Mauritania's presidency has announced the appointment of new members to the Commission nationale des Droits de l'Homme, a move that could influence the country's human rights oversight and institutional capacity in the coming years.
Mauritanian Parties Demand Inquiry After RFD Vice-President Incident
Nine Mauritanian political parties have condemned the reported assault on Baba ould Brahim, vice-president of the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques, inside the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse, calling for an immediate and transparent investigation.