Freedom of the Press 2007: Egypt
28 February 2008
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Recent articles in Egypt
Egypt: ‘Exceptional’ Code of Criminal Procedures undermines justice
The proposed Egyptian criminal code reforms codify repression and shield authorities from accountability under the guise of legality.
Egypt: Joint report on mounting human rights crisis
Rights groups call for action on torture, detention, and the death penalty ahead of Egypt’s UN review.
Egypt sentences detained journalist to 20 years; accused of threatening second journalist
Yasser Abu Al-Ela is sentenced to 20 years in prison, while Rasha Azab faces threats and harassment, reflecting the escalating dangers for journalists in the country.