Civic Space in the Arab Region

This observatory seeks to cover and analyze civil society news in the Arab region, and to keep up with civil society in all its challenges and transitions
May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 Libya: Economic conditions continue to deteriorate and political stalemate persists Egypt: Judicial harassment and restrictions on civil society continue Jordan: NGOs continue to operate within a restrictive environment shaped by structural constraints. Lebanon: Civil Society Organizations during War Morocco: Judicial and security measures to restrict youth activism and public protests Palestine: Challenges facing the work of Palestinian NGOs Sudan: Serious violations of international humanitarian law Tunisia: Freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly face pressure Morocco: Human Rights and Political Developments Sudan: War and Humanitarian Devastation Palestine: Systematic attacks on civil society offices continue Tunisia: The ongoing crackdown against dissidents continues