Human rights defenders, journalists come together to form National Coalition for Media Freedom
The founders started forming specialized work groups assigned to specific projects and programs, in cooperation with international civil society organizations concerned with freedom of information.
Blogger sentenced to three years in military prison
Michael Nabil, who was brought before a military court over his criticism of the junta, was sentenced after his lawyers were informed that the case had been adjourned to a later date and had left the courtroom.
Blogger brought before military court over critical commentary
“We condemn the criminal prosecution of reporters and bloggers because of their opinions. We are against military trials, where minimum standards of due process are lacking,” ANHRI, CIHRS and other groups said.
Appeals court upholds journalist’s sentence
In 2009, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal filed a complaint against journalist Ahmed Hosni Wadee in connection with an article published in “elShorouk” newspaper.
Human Rights Watch calls on cabinet to revoke ban on strikes, demonstrations
The new law’s attempt to criminalise speech calling for demonstrations is an unlawful restriction on the internationally protected right to free expression, says Human Rights Watch.
Students at Cairo University calling for dean’s resignation attacked by his supporters
Dean of Mass Communications Samy Abdulaziz, a known supporter of former president Hosni Mubarak and his son Gamal, is widely resented by students and staff, ANHRI notes.
Human rights organisations condemn break up of peaceful protest, mistreatment of demonstrators in Cairo
Protesters gathered at Cairo’s Tahrir Square were reportedly attacked by thugs armed with sticks and swords before being detained by the army.
Military Council urged to end attacks on protesters, preserve state security records
Demonstrators gathered in response to reports that state security officers had been destroying documents, including records that might be used to hold former officials accountable for human rights violations.
Authorities urged to halt detention, abuse of peaceful demonstrators
“Egypt should also stop arbitrarily arresting peaceful demonstrators in the name of enforcing curfews,” Human Rights Watch said.
ANHRI condemns prime minister’s media interference, attacks on demonstrators
Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik ordered the suspension of a TV show after the programme host and two of his guests criticised the prime minister and called for his dismissal.
ANHRI calls on attorney general to investigate telecoms’ responsibility in civilian deaths
In one tragic example, an 18-year-old protester was unable to get immediate medical attention after he was shot in the chest, because telecommunications services were interrupted for five days.
IFJ calls for probe into serious attack on CBS reporter
“This is a shocking attack which must not go unpunished. The Prime Minister has promised to investigate attacks on media during the protests and this is one the most serious incidents which need to be looked into,” said IFJ.
Extraordinary historical moment and opportunity for Egypt, says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 calls on the transitional government to instigate swift democratic reforms, including an immediate end to censorship of the media and the release of political prisoners.
Government obstruction, intimidation continues in Cairo
Authorities are obstructing international news coverage of the country’s political crisis by withholding press credentials and, in one instance, invading the home of a foreign journalist.
The Egyptian Committee for Fact Finding and Countering Corruption issues its first statement
A group of civil society organisations and human rights activists have formed “The Egyptian Committee for Fact Finding and Countering Corruption”, following the crisis that the country has been facing.
New bureaucratic obstacles for journalists; military obstructs press
Reporters in Egypt claim the government is confiscating press cards and other types of identification and are asking journalists to go to the Ministry of Information to apply for new temporary credentials.