Middle East Democracy Center
@MideastDC
We work to free the unjustly detained and advocate for US policies that protect human rights & democracy in the MENA region. Formerly @POMED & @thefreedomi.
Dr @aalodah speaks about Waleed Abulkhair, his value and impact, and calls for his release. الدكتور عبدالله العودة يتحدث عن وليدأبوالخير ، قيمته وتأثيره .. ويطالب بالإفراج عنه. #الحرية_لوليدأبوالخير
Seth Binder breaks down the FY2026 foreign aid bill passed by the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday & what it means for the Middle East & North Africa ⬇️ x.com/seth_binder/st…
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed its FY2026 foreign aid bill along party lines. It includes drastic cuts the president requested. For the Middle East & North Africa much remains the same, but billions in unrestricted funds could mean significant change. A🧵
More than 7⃣ years have passed since Omar al-Saeed, a Saudi human rights defender & a founding member of the Saudi Civil & Political Rights Association, was rearrested solely for peacefully advocating for human rights in #SaudiArabia. It's time to #FreeOmarAlSaeed. #NotANumber
Since Republicans regained control of the House in FY2024, its foreign aid appropriations bill has sought to lift human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt. This year it goes even further. A 🧵
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed its FY2026 foreign aid bill along party lines. It includes drastic cuts the president requested. For the Middle East & North Africa much remains the same, but billions in unrestricted funds could mean significant change. A🧵
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed its FY2026 foreign aid bill along party lines. It includes drastic cuts the president requested. For the Middle East & North Africa much remains the same, but billions in unrestricted funds could mean significant change. A🧵
Imam Ayman Soliman sought refuge in the US after he was arrested & tortured in #Egypt for journalism. Now he's in ICE detention, at risk of deportation. Read our commentary on how the detention of Ayman & others have shaken exiled dissidents in the US ⬇️ mideastdc.org/publication/pe…
#Tunisian prisoner Issam Ghariman was set to be released, but when he refused to watch President Saied on his prison TV, he was accused of “offending public morality” & sentenced to 6 months in jail, per @Intersectionuno. Saied’s repression knows no bounds. Free Issam NOW.
FIFA CWC final tonight - tournament heavily reliant on WC34 host Saudi Arabia’s wealth via commercial links “Allowing (them) to make all these deals is clear indication that there’s no human rights assessment” @MideastDC Special pod in US @TheAthleticFC pod.fo/e/2f6765
Must-listen podcast from the Athletic/NYT by @AdamLeventhal At what cost? saudi Arabia and Soccer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-…
🚨Unjustly imprisoned academic & US lawful permanent resident Dr. Salah Soltan is enduring a potentially life-threatening medical crisis in #Egypt. We joined @hrw & 15 other human rights orgs in calling on Egyptian authorities to immediately release him: mideastdc.org/publication/jo…
It’s outrageous that @SecRubio has decided to sanction @FranceskAlbs for her work to seek accountability for grave human rights abuses. By targeting supporters of Palestinian rights, the Trump admin is further eroding justice, accountability, & international human rights norms.
Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt @IntlCrimCourt action against U.S. and Israeli officials, companies, and executives. Albanese’s campaign of political and economic…
BREAKING: Adel Banaemah is FREE!🕊️ Adel, a writer and university professor, spent nearly 8️⃣ years in prison in #SaudiArabia over his writings and TV interviews. It's time for Saudi authorities to free ALL political prisoners. #FreeThemNOW
Today, 63 year old Bahraini human rights defender Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace marks 4️⃣ years on solid food hunger strike. He has spent 14 years unjustly detained in #Bahrain solely for exercising his peaceful freedom of expression. Bahraini authorities should #FreeAlSingace NOW!
“Allowing #SaudiArabia to make all these deals is a clear indication that there is no human rights assessment,” MEDC’s @aalodah told @TheAthletic, adding it is “an atrocious conclusion (for) humanity.” Listen to the full episode here: nytimes.com/athletic/64685…
🇪🇬 Egypt: Reform unjust vice laws and guarantee an open civic space During Egypt's #UPR adoption at #HRC59, Nora Noralla delivered a joint statement on behalf of ISHR, @cairo52org, and @MideastDC. Watch and read the statement ⬇️ ishr.ch/latest-updates…
Today is Egyptian human rights lawyer Hoda Abdelmonem's 39th wedding anniversary. But instead of celebrating with her beloved husband Khaled, she is languishing behind bars in #Egypt for defending human rights. It's time for Egypt to end this nightmare. #FreeHoda NOW.
🚨We are outraged over the recent sentencing of 24 defendants in the #UAE to life in prison following an unfair mass trial. The convictions are the latest in the government's attempt prevent any independent civil society from forming in the country. edacrights.com/post/822
Authoritarianism & repression won't bring prosperity or security to #Tunisia or the MENA region. "Democracy is the solution," says @zaghdoudist. #DemocracyMatters
DMI Advisory Group member Nareman Shehadeh Zoabi is a Palestinian human rights lawyer at Adala handling cases related to arbitrary detention, prisoners’ rights & more. What keeps her motivated to keep advocating for human rights & democracy? 📽️Watch more: youtu.be/SNoQsrs4djc
Authoritarianism is not a destiny for the people of the MENA region. #DemocracyMatters Watch our interview with MEDC's DMI Advisory Group member, Tunisian professor, & digital rights expert @zaghdoudist: youtube.com/watch?v=m_YNhG…