Egypt
Campaigns and Advocacy
9 May 2012
ARTICLE 19 outlines how to protect free expression and information in new constitution
The new Constitution is on the verge of being drafted and ARTICLE 19 has produced a comprehensive policy brief outlining how the new Constitution should protect the right to freedom of expression and freedom of information In order to support the forthcoming work of the drafters.
12 March 2012
Authorities urged to close case against foreign NGOs, hold ministers accountable
CIHRS, ANHRI, EOHR, and other rights organisations applaud the Supreme Judicial Council for instigating an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case, and recommend that the findings of the investigation be made public.See all campaign news: Egypt
From the Communiqué
4 January 2012
Security forces launch unprecedented raids on human rights organisations
Egyptian security forces last week launched unprecedented armed raids on a series of high profile human rights and pro-democracy organisations, including the Cairo branch of IFEX member Freedom House, report the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), the Arabic Network of Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and Freedom House.
30 November 2011
Massive violence against protesters and journalists mars lead up to elections
A culture of fear and chaos permeated Egypt ahead of the elections, with street protests erupting in terrifying military violence, including the deaths of around 40 protesters and injuries of thousands of unarmed civilians, report the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and other IFEX members.
19 October 2011
"Bloody Sunday" as security forces fire on protesters; journalist and blogger slain
The repercussions are still being felt after what has been called "Egypt's Bloody Sunday", when army forces and mobs in Cairo that were rallied by government TV stations killed at least 25 protesters, including one journalist and one blogger, report IFEX members. The members point to larger frustrations about insecurity in Egypt, with civil society calling for the transitional government to restore the rule of law and hand over power as the country heads to elections on 28 November.
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Reports
16 February 2012
One year after Mubarak: interview on press freedom with "Egypt Independent" managing editor Lina Attalah
"The more problematic form of censorship is self-censorship," said the managing editor during an interview with IPI.
17 January 2012
Newly elected Parliament urged to dismantle tools of repression
Reforming laws that curb freedom, shield official abuse should top Parliament's agenda, says Human Rights Watch.See all reports: Egypt
Alerts
Police shutter Al-Alam's Cairo office 16 May 2012 Two journalists report being brutalised in custody 8 May 2012 At least 18 journalists assaulted, arrested in clashes 7 May 2012 Two journalists attacked in Alexandria 27 April 2012 International NGOs denied licences 26 April 2012 Human rights defender Nabeel Rajab denied entry into Egypt 12 April 2012 Kefaya activists sentenced to three years in prison 5 April 2012 Court sentences activists to two years in jail 2 April 2012 Oscar-winning Iranian film banned from screening at Cairo University 14 March 2012 Journalists and bloggers among 12 people to appear before military courts 9 March 2012 Court revokes exception to emergency law 8 March 2012 IFJ calls for dismissal of charges against foreign journalist 6 March 2012 Foreign NGO workers released, allowed to leave the country 2 March 2012 Activist wins appeal 1 March 2012 Media professionals call for editorial independence of state media 22 February 2012 Australian journalist released following trumped-up arrest 17 February 2012 Comedian given three months' imprisonment for "insulting Islam" 17 February 2012 Journalist's TV show taken off the air 14 February 2012 Labour activist detained 14 February 2012 Australian journalist, translator detained 14 February 2012 Journalists attacked, threatened in Suez protests 9 February 2012 Rights activists risk imprisonment 7 February 2012 ANHRI condemns attacks on protestors, raid on residential building 7 February 2012 Exceptions to ending emergency law invite abuse, says Human Rights Watch 26 January 2012 Blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad freed after being held for 10 months 25 January 2012 See all alerts: Egypt
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