Tag: MENA

Front Line Defenders and Access Now’s new report, “Unsafe anywhere: women human rights defenders speak out about Pegasus attacks,” unpacks the first-hand experiences of women navigating an increasingly hostile and dangerous environment.

Access Now and Front Line Defenders reveal the hacking of two women human rights defenders from Bahrain and Jordan using Pegasus spyware.

Libya has just adopted a dangerous new cybercrime law that stifles freedom of expression.

Access Now is calling on  the European Ombudsman to open an inquiry into EU institutions’ failure to respect human rights when transferring surveillance tools abroad.

“From Pearl to Pegasus: Bahraini Government Hacks Activists with NSO Group Zero-Click iPhone Exploits” explores how activists were targeted in Bahrain.

“Privacy Violated: Protection of Customers’ Personal Information by Internet Service Providers in Palestine,” explores how ISPs are failing to protect data.

60+ human rights organizations call on President Sisi of Egypt to quash the verdict against Ahmed Samir Santawy for publishing “false news.”

National secondary and high school exams are a big deal in the Arab world. But when MENA governments cut off internet access nationwide to stop students from sharing exam answers, they also block access to essential online services.

Authorities in Iran must respect and promote human rights, and ensure open internet access for all, as the country heads to vote on June 18.