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Tunisia: UN experts concerned at fresh criminalisation attempt against Judge Anas Hmedi

2 January 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed their alarm at the new criminal proceedings initiated against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates, based on media statements he made as association president and in defence of...

Tunisia: UN experts shocked by conviction of human rights lawyer Ayachi Hammami

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8 December 2025, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed their absolute shock at the conviction of Ayachi Hammami in Tunisia, solely for his work defending those accused in the case known as the “conspiracy against state security.” “Prosecuting legal professionals, and...

Bangladesh: Government must prioritise human rights in its fourth term

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GENEVA (24 January 2024) – UN experts* urged the Government of Bangladesh to carry out major human rights reforms to reverse repressive trends in the country and restore political dialogue and participation, as it enters its fourth consecutive term. “We are alarmed at...

Lebanon: UN experts concerned at slow progress in investigation and continued impunity for killing of prominent intellectual Lokman Slim

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GENEVA (2 February 2023) – UN human rights experts* today reiterated their call for effective investigations into the killing of Lebanese intellectual Lokman Slim, expressing their deep concern at the lack of progress by the authorities to ensure accountability two...