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An Algerian journalist that was sentenced to three years in prison was acquitted and is expected to be released after spending over a year in jail.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has lashed out at media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, accusing it of trying to ‘destabilise’ the country after it condemned the jailing of journalist Khaled Drareni.
Turkey condemns Greek newspaper headline abusing Erdogan
Turkey condemned a headline in a Greek newspaper that insulted the president.
Amal Clooney quits UK envoy post over Brexit
Famous Lebanese-British human rights lawyer has made a stand against the British government over Brexit treaty.
AJ+ ruling projects Emirati power into US justice system
Comment: The DOJ report forcing AJ+ to register as a foreign agent bears the clear hallmarks of Washington's Emirati lobby and an authoritarian ...
Algeria journalist Drareni jailed for 2 years: lawyer
Although Drareni's sentence was reduced by a year from an August judgement, press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders condemned it.
US blocks Chinese products from Uighur 'forced labour'
The US announced it would block a range of Chinese products made by "forced labour" in the Xinjiang region.
Algeria journalist must be freed on health grounds: RSF
Press freedom advocates have called for the release of Khaled Drareni, an Algerian journalist arrested over his coverage of ...
Egypt journalist arrested over coverage of detainee's death
Journalist Islam el-Kalhy was detained on fake news charges after reporting on the death of a young man in police custody.
Turkish journalists convicted over reports on spy's funeral
All of the defendants accused of violating Turkey's national intelligence laws have been released from custody pending the appeals process.
Algeria journalist denies 'incitement' charge in appeal hearing
Khaled Drareni has appealed his sentence of three years in prison over his coverage of anti-government protests in Algeria.
Two Algerian activists on hunger strike over 'abusive' detention
Algerian activists have gone on a hunger strike and claim they have been abused in detention.
Egypt urged to release journalists after deaths in custody
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for the release of two jailed journalists, including one with Covid-19, after the deaths of four ...
European rights chief pays controversial Turkey visit
Rights advocates have raised concerns over freedom of the press, the independence of the judiciary and access to the internet.
Macron lashes out at French journalist over Lebanon articles
French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticized after losing his temper with Georges Malburnot, a veteran journalist who reported on his ...
UN approves resolution that cuts Lebanon peacekeepers
The United States approved a resolution that decreases the troop limit from 15,000 to 13,000.
Between the lines: Egypt's censorship crackdown targets book translations
Egypt's top translation institution has barred foreign books that criticise religion or violate social values, with fears it could extend to ...
Iraq's Kurdish authorities target media amid social unrest
As social unrest grows in Iraq's Kurdish region, media outlets are facing increasing pressure from authorities for their role in covering ...
Former sailor details misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq
A female ex-sailor revealed horrible misconduct committed by Navy SEALS in Iraq.
What a Biden-Harris ticket means for the Middle East
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
Call for international pressure to free jailed Algerian journalist
"We are launching an appeal to citizens, to the elites, to all journalists, wherever they may be, inside or outside the country," said the ...
Italy must pressure Egypt over fate of imprisoned student
Comment: Italy should be doing much more to secure the release of researcher Patrick Zaky, who might otherwise face a similar fate to murdered ...
UN council at odds over peacekeeping operation in Lebanon
US Ambassador Kelly Craft stressed the need for a new mandate at a closed council meeting on the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.
Palestinian protesters urge Israel to free BDS activist
Protesters gathered outside the German diplomatic office in the West Bank on Tuesday after a leading coordinator of the Palestinian-led Boycott, ...
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