5 stories for 2026-03-28 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
Israel's ambassador to Washington informed the Foreign Ministry that settler attacks have become a significant topic in American society, generating widespread anger and criticism.
A report addresses human rights issues in Lebanon.
A Moroccan court sentenced a 23-year-old activist and member of an Islamic justice organization to eight months in prison on charges of insulting state institutions. According to his defense, the conviction relates to songs and writings in which he criticized corruption and normalization with Israel.
A trial began Friday in Berlin against a Syrian citizen who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015. The defendant faces accusations of committing crimes against humanity and murder.
Jawhar Ben Mbarek, a long-time democratic activist, is facing trial in what critics characterize as part of a broader pattern of criminalizing political and civil society activity. The case raises concerns about judicial independence and the targeting of activists by the Tunisian authorities.