Joint Letters

IFEX-TMG concerned by attacks on journalists and academics

Jan 11 2012 - 5:49pm

Despite promises by Tunisia's new government to uphold free expression, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG), a coalition of 21 IFEX members, is concerned that not enough is being done to effectively uphold this right in light of recent attacks on journalists and academics.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Joint Letters

Letter to SCAF President from Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers

Jan 11 2012 - 11:14am

Letter to SCAF President from Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers, January 11, 2012

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Joint Letters

Working Group on Egypt: Letter to Secretary Clinton

Jan 3 2012 - 10:50pm

We write to express our grave concern about the assault last week by the Egyptian authorities on Egyptian and international civil society groups. These latest actions undermine the already unsteady progress toward democracy in Egypt and raise serious doubts about whether the current military authorities will permit a successful transition from Army rule.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Joint Letters

Letter to Secretary Clinton on Bahrain

Nov 21 2011 - 3:19pm

We are writing to you out of concern with ongoing developments in Bahrain. “meaningful reform and equal treatment for all Bahrainis are in Bahrain’s interest, in the region’s interest, and in ours.”
As we await the report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) on November 23, we are also pleased to hear that the administration will “review the Commission’s findings carefully and assess the Government of Bahrain’s efforts to implement the recommendations and make needed reforms.”

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Joint Letters