[The following list is a compilation of the reports, statements, and other materials featured on the Jadaliyya Reports Page this past week.]
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon American Near East Refugee Aid reports on the state of Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon after having fled Syria, many of whom suffer from lack of employment, hunger, and poor housing conditions.
Yemen`s Military-Security Reform: Seeds of New Conflict? International Crisis Group reports on the current restructuring of the military-security apparatus in Yemen, which poses many challenges for the government, though it is necessary for political transition.
State of Human Rights in Pakistan 2012 The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan summarizes the many challenges to economic, health, education, participation, and other human rights across Pakistan over the last year.
Regime Crackdown in Bahraini Villages Surrounding Formula 1 Grand Prix The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses its concern over the escalated security measures, increased house raids, and arbitrary arrests of citizens living near the track that will host the Formula One race on 21 April 2013.
Nabeel Rajab`s Letter from Prison Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab expresses his gratitude to other human rights defenders and activists from across the world for their consistent support and advocacy for his case.
Turkey: Decriminalize Dissent Amnesty International calls on Turkey to end the abusive criminal prosecutions against political activists, human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers and others every year.
Statement from Sami Issawi: Palestinian Prisoner on Hunger Strike for Over 240 Days Hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner Samer Issawi responds to the Israeli offer to deport him to Gaza from his hospital bed in Jerusalem.
Open Letter to Bahraini Parliament Regarding Potential Reform to Law of Associations The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders expresses its concern regarding the Draft Law on Civil Associations and Organisations, which has the potential, if adopted, to extend the government`s ability to interfere and hinder the activities of NGOs, including human rights NGOs, in Bahrain.
FIDH Condemns Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in Egypt The International Federation for Human Rights expresses its concern over the increasing trend of filing cases against Egyptians for "insulting the President."