The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, urged the Tunisian government to stop targeting civil society members. He emphasized the need to end punitive measures against activists and journalists.
Concerns are rising about the fate of thinkers and activists in Arab prisons, where many are detained without committing any crimes. This raises questions about the possibility of building a modern state amidst such oppression.
Indonesian Deputy Minister for Legal Coordination and Human Rights, Otto Hasibuan, urged the public to trust the transparency surrounding the case of activist Andre Yunus, who was attacked with a chemical substance. He affirmed the government's commitment to addressing the issue legally and transparently.
Israeli authorities continue to close Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the second month, provoking widespread condemnation on social media. This occurs during the Christian celebration of Easter amidst international silence.
The administrative court is set to continue hearing the appeal filed by Egyptian blogger Hadeer Abdel Razek, who is seeking her release after being detained for a period. This comes amid widespread debate over freedom of expression in Egypt.