Africa and the Middle East

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Welcome to our Africa and the Middle East section. Here you'll find the latest regional legal news and upcoming events, plus detailed information on the jurisdictions we are active in, including guides to doing business in this region.

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Targeting of Algerian lawyers is a new escalation in the criminalisation of fundamental freedoms

We wrote to the Algerian authorities about the harassment, prosecution, and suspensions faced by lawyers involved in the Hirak pro-democracy protest movement.

09 Jul 2021
Joint statement on Iran to UN Human Rights Council

We've joined with notable organisations for a session with the special rapporteur on Iran at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

11 Mar 2021
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Law Society joins calls for a UN Human Rights Council reporting mechanism on Egypt

We've joined with more than 100 leading human rights organizations from around the world to call for the UNHRC to create a monitoring and reporting, mechanism on the ever-deteriorating human rights situation in Egypt.

09 Feb 2021
Volunteers wanted for international-focused Gazette series

We're working in conjunction with the Gazette to create a series of articles looking at how English law is being used in different jurisdictions.

05 Feb 2021
Disbarment, arrest and detention of lawyers in Tanzania

We've written to the president of Tanzania about the disbarment, arrest and detention of lawyers in Tanzania.

04 Jan 2021
International legal life in lockdown: Evelyn Chijarira

We explore the effects of the coronavirus on Tanzania, both economic and sociological, through the personal experiences of a legal professional based in the country.

16 Nov 2020
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