ANHRI celebrates conclusion of workshop on capacity building for young journalists and citizen journalism
The workshop was partially intended to provide young people with the necessary skills to contribute to media freedom in Libya.
Four journalists arrested after filming anti-government protests in Suez
Producer and former Al Jazeera journalist Jason Mojica, Egyptian-American energy consultant Sherif Helwa and two unidentified crew members had been covering the unrest in Suez for “Vice” magazine when they were handed over to military intelligence by Egyptian citizens.
Appointment of information minister a setback for free expression, media coalition says
The National Coalition for Media Freedom is shocked by the move to overturn the decision, made at the onset of the revolution, to abolish the Ministry of Information and calls upon the government to reconsider.
ANHRI obtains acquittal for journalists in defamation suit
Four journalists at the newspaper “Al-Fajr” were acquitted of criminal charges but have been ordered to pay fines amounting to 10,000 pounds.
Auditor placed under investigation for disclosing corruption case
Ahmed Al Sandawini informed the media about corruption linked to a case of contaminated wheat.
Teachers arrested at sit-in acquitted
According to ANHRI, “The acquittal proved that the law criminalising sit-ins is unfair, and that a peaceful sit-in is a legal way to express opinions.”
Nineteen years after his assassination, ANHRI honours writer Farag Fouda
Writer Farag Fouda was assassinated in 1992 in connection with opinions he expressed calling for secularism and the exclusion of religion from public affairs.
Journalist fined after publishing article about worker safety issue at factory
Ahmed El Gamal was fined for insult and libel after publishing an interview with a prominent labour leader about safety issues at a paint factory.
ANHRI voices concern over military role in new media council following TV programme’s suspension
The National Media Council was set up to replace the Egyptian Radio and Television Union, with Tarek El Mahdi, a military general, as its head.
Human Rights Watch urges military to make clear break with past repressive policies
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) should repeal laws that restrict free expression, association and assembly, and end trials of civilians before military tribunals, Human Rights Watch said.
Newspaper’s website hacked, reporter and cartoonist accused of “defaming Islam”
Members of the Salafist movement were angered by a cartoon that mocked individuals who hide behind religion for personal and political gain.
Journalists, judges under martial investigation for criticising military council
Blogger Hosam El Hamlawi had called for an investigation into violations of detainees’ rights by the military police.
EOHR calls for immediate release of protesters
The army and police forces used excessive force against individuals who were peacefully demonstrating in front of the Israeli embassy in Giza.
Book considered “insulting” to religious beliefs
Lawyers have lodged a Hesba case with the Attorney General’s Office, arguing that the book “Where is Allah” by Karam Saber contains statements “insulting to religious beliefs”.
Substantial setback for press freedom
A new requirement by the military that local print media obtain approval for all mentions of the armed forces before publication is the single worst setback for press freedom in Egypt since the fall of President Mubarak in February, CPJ said.
EOHR calls on Supreme Council of Armed Forces to investigate crackdown on protesters
Military police used electric batons and sticks to disperse protesters who had gathered in Tahrir Square.