Algerian Supreme Court overturns conviction of journalist Khaled Drareni, orders retrial
Drareni was arrested last year in March and was detained without charge or trial while he was covering the Hirak protests in the country. He was charged with “inciting an unarmed gathering” and “endangering national unity”
After years of blockade, Saudi-led coalition allows four ships to dock at Hodeidah in Yemen
Four ships carrying gas oil, LPG and fuel oil were allowed to dock at Hodeidah port. The Saudi-led Gulf military coalition’s blockade of the city has led to one of the worst humanitarian crisis of the century
Jordanian security forces crack down on demonstrations on anniversary of 2011 protests
The protests were called to mark the 10th anniversary of anti-monarchy and pro-democracy protests. Protesters were also demanding an end to the emergency law imposed last year and addressing of several economic issues such as rising unemployment
Palestinian prisoner Maher Abu Rayan launches hunger strike against Israeli medical neglect
43-year-old Maher Abu Rayan is serving a 25-year prison term and is suffering from multiple health issues as a direct result of the extremely violent fashion in which he was arrested in 2003
Contract teachers on strike in Morocco
Teachers demanding the end of contract-hiring and their integration into the public sector, gave a call for a three-day national strike beginning Sunday, March 21
Houthis demand lifting of air and sea blockade before agreeing to ceasefire
The chief negotiator for Ansar Allah said the Saudis should end their devastating air and sea blockade of the country if they are serious about implementing the ceasefire
Palestine reiterates commitment to cooperate with ICC war crimes probe
On Sunday, Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki had his travel permit revoked by Israel after he met officials of the International Criminal Court. The chief prosecutor of the ICC had recently announced a probe into war crimes in Palestine
Dozens injured and face charges as Thai police use indiscriminate force on protesters again
At least 33 people, including three journalists, were reportedly injured in the indiscriminate police firing of rubber bullets on Saturday. 16 protesters were also slapped with charges