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Portrait of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accompanying a joint civil society statement calling for U.S. support for Lebanon's sovereignty and security.

Lebanon | President Aoun’s Visit to Washington Presents an Opportunity for Stronger U.S.-Lebanon Policy

July 17, 2026 0Comments 0Reactions

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, urge President Trump and U.S. policymakers to take advantage of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. to take steps to press for security and sovereignty in Lebanon. Doing so is critical, not only for the security of Lebanon and its neighbors, but for U.S. national security…

Portrait of human rights defender and former Truth and Dignity Commission President Sihem Bensedrine accompanying a joint statement on her appeal and transitional justice in Tunisia.

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Tunisia | Conviction of Sihem Bensedrine Threatens Transitional Justice and Deepens Restrictions on Civic Space

July 17, 2026 0Comments 0Reactions

While awaiting the scheduling of Sihem Bensedrine’s appeal trial before the Tunis Court of Appeal, the undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the judgment issued against the prominent human rights defender and former President of the Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC), sentencing her to twenty-five years in prison in connection with two cases directly…