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
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Algeria: Growing Restrictions on Political Participation, Freedom of Association and Expression Bahrain: Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Fundamental Freedoms Egypt: Civil Society Developments Iraq: Escalating Restrictions on Civic Space, Press Freedom, and Peaceful Assembly Lebanon: Growing Concerns over Freedom of Expression and Journalism amid Political and Security Developments Libya: the challenges facing the exercise of fundamental freedoms continued Mauritania: Between the expansion of civil society and the decline of civil liberties Morocco: Growing challenges to freedom of expression, organization, and assembly Palestine: Civil space under occupation and internal restrictions Sudan: Civil space under the weight of war and multiple de facto authorities Tunisia: Civic Space Under Growing Pressure Amid Continued Public Mobilization Yemen: Civic Freedoms Under Pressure Across Divided Areas of Control The Arab NGO Network for Development’s Position on Lebanon’s New Media Law May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026
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Morocco: Growing challenges to freedom of expression, organization, and assembly
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Aug 17, 2026
Morocco: Growing challenges to freedom of expression, organization, and assembly
Freedom of association:Espace Associatif organized a consultation meeting on July 28, 2026 on "A discussion…
May 2026
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Jun 10, 2026
May 2026
Expression Judicial proceedings and criminal prosecutions continue to be used in Morocco against opposition…
Morocco: Judicial and security measures to restrict youth activism and public protests
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Apr 02, 2026
Morocco: Judicial and security measures to restrict youth activism and public protests
General updatesIn early 2026, Morocco’s political environment was increasingly influenced by preparations…
Morocco: Human Rights and Political Developments
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Mar 06, 2026
Morocco: Human Rights and Political Developments
AssociationIn November 2025, the Moroccan General Secretariat of the Government (SGG) announced an institutional…