Documenting Civic Space Restrictions Across the MENA Region
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Total Incidents
53
Verified
50
Countries
2
Time Range
2025
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Latest documented civic space incidents
Union Leader Summoned Following Strike Activities
Union leader summoned for investigation following strike activities. Interrogated for 6 hours.
Military Trials of Journalists Condemned by Press Union
Tunisian Journalists Union condemns military trials of journalists. Three reporters face military courts for critical coverage.
Military Trials of Journalists Condemned by Press Union
Tunisian Journalists Union condemns military trials of journalists. Three reporters face military courts for critical coverage.
Former Official Detained Over Critical Speech
Former government official detained for delivering critical speech at public forum. Charged with insulting state institutions.
Peaceful March Dispersed with Tear Gas
Peaceful march for economic justice dispersed with tear gas and water cannons. Multiple injuries reported.
Online News Platform Blocked Without Judicial Order
Independent online news platform blocked by internet service providers without judicial order. Platform critical of government.
Monitored Countries
Detailed information and analysis on the current state of civic space in each country.
Tunisia
Following the 2011 revolution, Tunisia experienced a decade of relative openness before facing renewed restrictions on civic space, media freedom, and judicial independence.
Egypt
Egypt has witnessed a severe contraction of civic space since 2013, with systematic targeting of human rights defenders, journalists, and independent civil society organizations.