Incidents

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

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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
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0008

NGO Registration Renewal Denied for Rights Organization

Authorities denied registration renewal for human rights organization citing vague security concerns. Group operated legally for over a decade.

February 12, 2026Egypt
NGO RESTRICTIONSNGOS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0038

University Professor Suspended for Critical Remarks

University professor suspended following critical remarks about government policy. Academic freedom violated.

February 12, 2026Tunisia
RESTRICTIONS ON ACADEMIC FREEDOMACADEMICS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0009

Defense Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained After Court Session

Defense lawyer arbitrarily detained after representing clients in political case. Seized outside courthouse.

February 10, 2026Egypt
ARBITRARY DETENTIONJUDICIAL HARASSMENTLAWYERS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0039

Documentary Film Screening Blocked by Police

Documentary film screening blocked by police at cinema. Film covered recent political events.

February 10, 2026Tunisia
CENSORSHIPRESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONFILMMAKERS
Severe
Verified
CSW-2026-0040

Social Media Activist Summoned for Meme Sharing

Social media activist summoned for sharing political memes. Charged with disturbing public order.

February 8, 2026Tunisia
JUDICIAL HARASSMENTRESTRICTIONS ON DIGITAL EXPRESSIONACTIVISTSSOCIAL MEDIA USERS
Critical
Verified
CSW-2026-0010

Supreme State Security Renews Detention Without Evidence

Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed detention of political activist for 15 days. No evidence presented in Case 440/2024.

February 8, 2026Egypt
ARBITRARY DETENTIONPROLONGED PRETRIAL DETENTIONPOLITICAL ACTIVISTS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0011

Forced Disappearance of Student Documented

Student disappeared after being seized by security forces. Family not informed of whereabouts.

February 5, 2026Egypt
FORCED DISAPPEARANCESTUDENTS
Moderate
Verified
CSW-2026-0041

Election Monitor Prevented from Observing Vote

Election monitor prevented from observing voting process. Credentials rejected without explanation.

February 5, 2026Tunisia
RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTION MONITORINGELECTION MONITORS
Severe
Verified
CSW-2026-0012

Trade Union Leader Summoned for Peaceful Strike Activities

Trade union leader summoned by National Security regarding peaceful strike activities. Released on bail.

February 3, 2026Egypt
JUDICIAL HARASSMENTTRADE UNIONISTS