Following the death of a popular Sunni cleric in Sokoto, Shia community is persecuted in the region at the hands of Nigerian security forces.
A look at the worrying state of affairs within Morocco concerning freedom of expression. This briefing is particularly potent at a time of continuously persistent and increasing state repression.
Dr Mohamed Haneef is an Indian doctor formerly resident in Australia who had his visa cancelled following his arrest in Brisbane on 2 July 2007 for alleged involvement in the failed terrorist attacks in the UK of June 2007.
This briefing details the restrictions to the freedom of expression in the kingdom of Morocco. It also investigates the cultural and political factors involved, and the nature of the sensitive issues that are restricted within the country.
In this ‘What’s New’ the Press Releases dealing with human rights abuses in Libya, and the erosion of civil liberties in the UK as well as a series of documents that have been recently archived at IHRC dealing with the human rights abuses taking place in
IHRC is concerned about the underlying current of human rights violations and abuse in Libya.
Concern at the UK Government’s proposal to extend detention without charge beyond the current 28 days limit.
