[The following list is a compilation of the reports, statements, and other materials featured on the Jadaliyya Reports Page this past week.]
Letter Concerning Incidents at the Marmara University Faculty of Communications The Committee on Academic Freedom of the Middle East Studies Association expresses its concern over the actions of Yusuf Devran, the government-appointed dean of the Faculty of Communications at Marmara University in Turkey. Under Dean Devran, specific students and faculty have been subjected to surveillance, verbal and physical abuse, and disciplinary proceedings accusing them of PKK affiliation.
Syria`s Kurds: A Struggle Within a Struggle International Crisis Group reports on the plight of Kurdish populations within Syria and their temporary gains in influence in the shadow of the greater Syrian conflict.
Medical Neglect in Israeli Prison Leads to Death of Ashraf Abu Dhra` Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association reports on the recent death of Ashraf Abu Dhra`, an inmate in an Israeli prison who passed away after suffereing from muscular dystrophy while incarcerated.
An Update from the Timbuktu Manuscripts Project Dr. Shamil Jeppie, director of the Timbuktu Manuscripts Project, reports on the status of efforts to protect book collections under attack in Mali.
Eye on the LIbyan General National Congress: First Report In the first of a series of reports, the Bokra Youth Organization and H2O Team monitor the actions of Libya`s General National Congress, including legislation, statements, and other decisions.
UN Counter-Terrorism Expert Launches Inquiry into the Civilian Impact of Drones and Other Targeted Forms of Killing UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism formally launched an inquiry on the use of drones, focusing on the applicable legal framework and examining the factual evidence of civilian casualties.
Turkish Progressive Lawyers Association Statement on Lawyers` Arrests The Progressive Lawyers Association in Turkey report on police intimidation and raids against lawyers` homes throughout Turkey.
HRW Statement on Backsliding Human Rights Situation in UAE Human Rights Watch reports on the deteriorating human rights situation in UAE, including the recent increase in arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and allegations of torture.