6 stories for 2026-03-23 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
The family of Libyan activist and lawyer Al-Mahdi Abu Al-Qasim Abdullah and several human rights workers have called on authorities in western Libya to reveal his whereabouts. The family expressed concerns about his safety and potential mistreatment in detention.
Libyan politicians and monitors say the spread of false information reflects the expansion of conflict beyond traditional political and military spheres. The phenomenon is being used as a tool in ongoing rivalries.
Hundreds of Syrians gathered in Damascus on Sunday in a silent protest against government restrictions on the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and nighttime venues. Protesters characterized the measure as an infringement on personal freedoms.
Kurdish officials reported incidents of abuse and desecration of the Kurdish flag in northern Syria during Newroz celebrations.
Egypt has expressed significant concern about an escalating pattern of violent acts carried out by settlers in the West Bank.
Houthi authorities and fees have prevented Yemenis from shopping for Eid celebrations and restricted them from visiting recreational sites or engaging in basic holiday observances, according to reporting.