Law

Tunisia

Report: Tunisia’s 2021 ‘exceptional measures’ law increases number of prisoners by about 50 per cent

According to the Association for the Prevention of Torture in Tunisia the number of prisoners has risen by around 10,

Editors Feb 8, 2025

Libya

Libya using draconian laws to suppress activists, violate international law

Libyan authorities' escalating harassment of activists and NGOs threatens to eliminate the civic space for free assembly, Human Rights

Editors Jan 29, 2025

Algeria

Algeria condemns European Parliament over resolution criticizing arrest of French Algerian author

Lawmakers from both chambers of the North African nation’s parliament on Monday condemned the European governing body for a

Editors Jan 28, 2025

Morocco

Morocco proposes reform of family code for first time in 20 years giving women and children more rights

Morocco has introduced a draft revision of its family code, marking the first significant update in 20 years. The proposed

Editors Dec 25, 2024