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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Fighting for the safety of legal professionals in Afghanistan

We’re gravely concerned about the situation in Afghanistan, and all those working in the Afghan justice system who now face a perilous future as the Taliban takes power.

22 Oct 2021
Law Society statement on Tanzania to the United Nations universal periodic review pre-sessions

We presented a statement on Tanzania to the United Nations and NGOs as part of the universal periodic review (UPR) pre-sessions.

11 Oct 2021
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Law Society calls on Egyptian government to release detained lawyer Mohamed El Baqer

The Law Society is urging Egyptian authorities to release Mohamed el Baqer, a lawyer who has spent the past two years in pre-trial detention without having been charged.

30 Sep 2021
Volunteer guidelines on offering pro bono advice to Afghan applicants

DLA Piper is coordinating offers of pro bono assistance for Afghan applicants with referrals and has shared guidelines for any immigration solicitors who want to volunteer through its hub.

06 Sep 2021
Legal professionals in Afghanistan must be given safe passage to and settlement in the UK

Judges, other legal professionals and human rights defenders working in Afghanistan must be supported by the UK government and offered safe passage, safety and, wherever possible, asylum in the UK as the Taliban cements control over the country.

18 Aug 2021
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
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