Incidents

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

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Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0032

Journalist Assaulted While Covering Protest

Journalist assaulted while covering protest. Attackers unidentified, police present did not intervene.

February 28, 2026Tunisia
ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTSJOURNALISTS
Severe
Verified
CSW-2026-0033

Union Leader Summoned Following Strike Activities

Union leader summoned for investigation following strike activities. Interrogated for 6 hours.

February 25, 2026Tunisia
JUDICIAL HARASSMENTTRADE UNIONISTS
Severe
Likely
CSW-2026-0053

Union Leader Summoned Following Strike Activities

Union leader summoned for investigation following strike activities. Interrogated for 6 hours.

February 25, 2026Tunisia
JUDICIAL HARASSMENTTRADE UNIONISTS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0034

Theater Play Banned Due to Political Content

Theater play banned due to political content. Ministry claimed it endangered public order.

February 22, 2026Tunisia
CENSORSHIPRESTRICTIONS ON ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONARTISTS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0035

Activist Arrested from Home at Dawn Without Warrant

Activist arrested from home at dawn. No warrant presented, family threatened.

February 20, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONACTIVISTSFAMILY MEMBERS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0005

Death Sentence Against Three Defendants Condemned by Rights Groups

EIPR condemns the death sentence issued against three defendants in a case involving the killing of a police officer. The organization calls for a moratorium on the death penalty.

February 20, 2026Egypt
DEATH PENALTYDEFENDANTS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0036

Female Journalist Arrested for Corruption Reporting

Female journalist arrested for spreading false news. Had reported on government corruption.

February 18, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONRESTRICTIONS ON PRESS FREEDOMJOURNALISTSWOMEN
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0006

Independent Investigation Demanded into Prison Death

EIPR calls for independent investigation into death of detainee in custody. Signs of torture documented on body.

February 18, 2026Egypt
TORTUREARBITRARY DETENTIONDETAINEES
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0002

Hotels in Egypt Systematically Discriminate Against Women Seeking Accommodation

Multiple hotels in Egypt, particularly those licensed by local authorities, have refused to book rooms for women staying alone. EIPR and New Woman Foundation documented cases including journalist Alaa Saad being refused accommodation in Port Said, highlighting absence of clear anti-discrimination legislation.

February 17, 2026Egypt
DISCRIMINATIONGENDER BASED VIOLENCEWOMENJOURNALISTS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0037

Opposition Party Members Detained En Masse

Multiple opposition party members detained following peaceful gathering. No charges filed within legal timeframe.

February 15, 2026Tunisia
ARBITRARY DETENTIONMASS ARRESTSPOLITICAL ACTIVISTS