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Prominent Tunisian journalist arrested
Tunisian police arrested prominent journalist Mohamed al-Yousfi on Friday as he prepared to enter a radio station, according to the head of Tunisia's journalists' union.
Tunisia's top court upholds convictions in mass conspiracy trial
Tunisia's Court of Cassation has upheld convictions and prison sentences against 34 defendants in a politically charged conspiracy case.
Amnesty International launches online museum of 65 years of activism
Amnesty International has opened a virtual museum featuring 65 years of its human rights campaigns and archival materials.
Israel issues land seizure orders in West Bank Area A
Israeli authorities have issued orders to seize land in the occupied West Bank, including territory under Palestinian control, according to Amnesty International.
Europe's top court drops hundreds of Russian cases, citing limited resources
The European Court of Human Rights has struck 879 applications against Russia from its docket, citing limited resources and lesser significance to legal precedent.
Germany and allies meet on returning migrants outside EU borders
Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece are negotiating with countries outside the EU to establish facilities for migrants whose deportations cannot be carried out.
Tunisia's Court of Cassation to hear final appeal in opposition figures' case
Tunisia's highest court will hear a final appeal on September 3 in a case involving convictions of 34 opposition figures.