Incidents

Documented civic space violations across the MENA region. Each incident is AI-extracted and human-verified for accuracy.

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Critical
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CSW-2026-0003

Families of Political Prisoners in Tunisia Face Extended Hardship During Ramadan

Three years after arrests of political leaders in Tunisia including Jawhar Ben Mbarak and Issam Chebbi, their families continue to suffer. During fourth consecutive Ramadan without their relatives, families endure hardship preparing food baskets and traveling to prisons, standing in long queues.

March 19, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONPOLITICAL ACTIVISTSFAMILY MEMBERS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0004

Arrest of Sumud Fleet Activists in Tunisia for Gaza Solidarity

Activists participating in the Sumud Fleet to Gaza were arrested and detained. The arrests are viewed as criminalizing solidarity with Palestine and peaceful activism. Activist Sami Ben Ghazi among those targeted for supporting Palestinian cause.

March 17, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONRESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONACTIVISTS
Moderate
Likely
CSW-2026-0052

Military Trials of Journalists Condemned by Press Union

Tunisian Journalists Union condemns military trials of journalists. Three reporters face military courts for critical coverage.

March 15, 2026Tunisia
MILITARY TRIALS OF CIVILIANSRESTRICTIONS ON PRESS FREEDOMJOURNALISTS
Moderate
Likely
CSW-2026-0051

Military Trials of Journalists Condemned by Press Union

Tunisian Journalists Union condemns military trials of journalists. Three reporters face military courts for critical coverage.

March 15, 2026Tunisia
MILITARY TRIALS OF CIVILIANSRESTRICTIONS ON PRESS FREEDOMJOURNALISTS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0027

Military Trials of Journalists Condemned by Press Union

Tunisian Journalists Union condemns military trials of journalists. Three reporters face military courts for critical coverage.

March 15, 2026Tunisia
MILITARY TRIALS OF CIVILIANSRESTRICTIONS ON PRESS FREEDOMJOURNALISTS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0028

Human Rights Conference Blocked by Security Forces

Tunisian authorities prevented human rights organization from holding public conference. Security blocked venue entrance.

March 12, 2026Tunisia
RESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLYNGOSHUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0001

UN Experts Warn of Systematic Refugee and Migrant Violations in Egypt

Seven UN human rights experts expressed deep concern over unprecedented escalation of arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations against refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Egypt. The experts highlighted sharp rise in arrests and deportations based on lacking residency permits, despite many being registered with UNHCR.

March 10, 2026Egypt
ARBITRARY DETENTIONDISCRIMINATIONREFUGEESMIGRANTS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0029

Blogger Arrested for Critical Posts About President

Blogger arrested for critical posts about the President. Charged under cybercrime law.

March 10, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONRESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONBLOGGERS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0030

Lawyer Prevented from Traveling Without Notice

Lawyer prevented from traveling without prior notice. Had represented political detainees.

March 8, 2026Tunisia
TRAVEL BANSLAWYERS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0031

Independent Association Dissolved by Administrative Order

Independent association dissolved by administrative order. Group advocated for judicial independence.

March 5, 2026Tunisia
NGO RESTRICTIONSRESTRICTIONS ON ASSOCIATIONNGOS