**For background to cases, see IFEX alerts dated 24, 9 May, 31, 30 and 4 January 1996 and others; for background to press law, see IFEX alerts of 16 June and 29 May 1995** On 28 May 1995 the Egyptian parliament approved Law 93 under which journalists could be given prison sentences. A press bill […]
**For background to cases, see IFEX alerts dated
24, 9 May, 31, 30 and 4 January 1996 and others;
for background to press law, see IFEX alerts of 16
June and 29 May 1995**
On 28 May 1995 the Egyptian parliament approved Law 93 under which
journalists could be given prison sentences. A press bill based on
this law is to be debated by the lower house of parliament on 25
May 1996.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to Egyptian authorities:
reputation for tolerance and democracy
for press offences and guarantees journalists the right to
practise their profession freely
Appeals To
His Excellency Mohammad Hosni Mubarak
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Oruba Palace
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Fax: +202 260 5417
His Excellency Farouk M. Seif al-Naser
Minister of Justice
Lazoghly Square
Mounira, Cairo, Egypt
Fax: +202 355 5700
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
