Human rights violations in Egypt after the fall of Mubarak

Egypt continues to live under intense political tension following the fall of the Hosni Mubarak regime. Although the dictator has been overthrown, protests against the transitional government and, later, that of President Mohamed Morsi, continue to rock the country. The Egyptian authorities, including the army and the Muslim Brotherhood, are... Continue reading Human rights violations in Egypt after the fall of Mubarak

Violent repression in Syria: a dramatic escalation of the conflict in 2012

In 2012, Syria plunged into an abyss of violence as Bashar al-Assad's regime intensified its crackdown on protesters and rebel areas. The peaceful protests, which began in 2011 as part of the Arab Spring, are violently repressed by government forces. Military and security forces... Continue reading Violent repression in Syria: a dramatic escalation of the conflict in 2012

General meeting of families of the missing in Morocco 

On June 23, 2012, the General Assembly of Families of the Disappeared in Morocco met in Casablanca. The date was chosen to coincide with International Day Against Torture. The theme of this day of exchanges was: "No transitional justice, without finding a solution to the issue of enforced disappearances". Continue reading General Assembly of Families of the Disappeared in Morocco

Report: Visit to Kosovo

From April 5 to 6, 2012, FEMED visited Kosovo to shed light on the complex and painful situation of the direct and indirect victims of enforced disappearances that still persist today, more than two decades after the end of the conflict. Through meetings with key players, essential discussions were held with... Continue reading Report: Visit to Kosovo

Report: Visit to Kosovo

From April 5 to 6, 2012, FEMED visited Kosovo to shed light on the complex and painful situation of the direct and indirect victims of enforced disappearances that still persist today, more than two decades after the end of the conflict. Through meetings with key players, essential discussions were held with... Continue reading Report: Visit to Kosovo

Brutal repression in Belarus: Human rights violations after Lukashenko's re-election

Following Alexander Lukashenko's re-election on December 19, 2010, the Belarusian president stepped up his crackdown on the opposition and press freedom. Lukashenko won the election with a controversial result of 80% of the vote, prompting a wave of demonstrations against electoral fraud. The following day, he threatened the... Continue reading Brutal repression in Belarus: Human rights violations after Lukashenko's re-election

First anniversary of the International Convention - ICAED

On the first anniversary of the Convention against Enforced Disappearances, ICAED expresses concern about the lack of new ratifications. December 23, 2011 - The International Coalition against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED) today commemorates the first anniversary of the entry into force of the International Convention for the Protection against Enforced Disappearances (the... Continue reading First anniversary of the International Convention - ICAED

Nassera Dutour receives Oscar Romero Human Rights Award

Nassera Dutour, mother of the disappeared, founding member and spokesperson for the Collectif des familles de disparus en Algérie (CFDA) and president of the Fédération euro-méditerranéenne contre les disparitions forciées (FEMED), received the Oscar Romero Human Rights Award from the Rothko Chapel in Houston, USA, on Sunday November 13, 2011. The Oscar Romero... Continue reading Nassera Dutour receives the Oscar Romero Human Rights Award