Journalist and blogger Ahmed Seif Al-Nasr arrested in Fayoum
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders condemns journalist and blogger Ahmed Seif Al-Nasr’s arrest on 10 April 2009 in Fayoum, 130 km southwest of Cairo, after covering the arrest of many Fayoum University students the previous day. The regional correspondent of the independent daily “Al-Dostour”, Nasr was arrested at 2 a.m. (local time) and was taken […]
Egyptian editor Khaled Hamza prevented from travelling; Tunisian journalist Siham Bensedrine denied entry into Algeria
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) expressed its resolute condemnation of the hostile acts perpetrated by the security services in Egypt and Algeria against journalists. Egyptian security personnel prevented Khaled Hamza, editor of the IkhwanWeb website ( http://www.ikhwanweb.com ) from traveling, shortly after he had boarded a plane heading to England […]
Author and publisher of “Metro”, Egypt’s first graphic novel, face up to two years in prison for material deemed “contrary to public morals”
(ANHRI/IFEX) – Human rights organizations have signed a statement expressing their condemnation of the trial of Magdi El-Shafei, author of the first Egyptian graphic novel, “Metro”, and the publishing house that printed his book. El-Shafei and the publisher were brought before the Cairo Misdemeanours Court on charges of “publication and distribution of publications contrary to […]
UN experts conclude blogger Kareem Amer is being arbitrarily detained, a violation of international human rights standards
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 24 March 2009 ARTICLE 19 press release: ARTICLE 19 Applauds UN Experts’ Decision on Arbitrary Detention of Egyptian Blogger Kareem Amer On 23 March 2009, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) released its opinion in the case of Egyptian blogger Kareem Amer. The WGAD concluded […]
Imprisoned blogger Dia Eddin Gad mistreated after refusing to join political party as condition for his release
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information vehemently condemns the administration of Katta Prison for taking retaliatory measures against Dia Eddin Gad, who has been there since he was detained on 6 February 2009. Gad has been locked in solitary confinement and deprived of sunlight. He was also deprived of medical care and […]
Misdemeanors Court sets hearing for journalist Kamal Murad sentenced in absentia
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The following is a 15 March 2009 ANHRI statement: ANHRI condemns the arraignment of journalist Kamal Murad, a reporter for “al- Fajr” newspaper. Murad’s trial comes in the light of a wider security crackdown against him that has been taking place ever since he managed to communicate with an individual named Emad al-Kabir, […]
CAPSULE REPORT: CPJ calls on president to halt campaign against bloggers
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 13 March 2009 CPJ letter to Egyptian President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak: March 13, 2009 His Excellency Muhammad Hosni Mubarak President of the Arab Republic of Egypt C/o Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 3521 International Ct. NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Via facsimile: 202-244-4319 Dear Mr. President, The Committee […]
Attacks on the Press in 2008: Egypt
Attacks on the Press in 2008: Egypt
Blogger Mohammed Adel released
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) reports that the state security prosecution has decided to release blogger Mohammed Adel (whose blog is nicknamed “dead”, http://43arb.info/meit/ ), after he suffered 110 days of kidnapping, arrest and accusations in the hands of the state security, in case no. 1414 for the year 2008 […]
Imprisoned blogger Mohammed Adel’s hunger strike raises concern for his wellbeing
(ANHRI/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) expressed deep concern for the life of blogger Mohammed Adel, who is in the Tora Farm Prison. Adel went on a hunger strike to protest against being placed in solitary confinement and his mistreatment by prison authorities, who have not been allowing him to leave […]
Security forces detain Internet activist Rami al-Swisi, third in less than a month
(ANHRI/IFEX) – ANHRI has condemned the security forces’ detention of Facebook activist Rami al-Swisi. Security forces personnel broke into al-Swisi’s home in Haram, Giza at 3:30 a.m. (local time), on 2 March 2009. They searched the activist’s home and took some of his personal property, including his cell phone, laptop and wallet. They then took […]
Court fines five journalists for violating ban on media coverage of murder trial
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 26 February 2009 CPJ press release: EGYPT: Court hands down yet another politically motivated verdict New York, February 26, 2009 – The Egyptian judiciary should overturn today’s court decision to impose a fine on five journalists for violating a ban on media coverage of a murder trial, the Committee […]
Sudanese government launches media campaign against CIHRS over controversial documentary on Darfur
(CIHRS/IFEX) – The following is an abridged 25 February 2009 CIHRS press release: The Sudanese Embassy in Cairo is currently in the course of launching an extensive media campaign in Egyptian and Arab mass media in the wake of the release and distribution of the documentary “Darfur Destroyed” that was released on February 10, 2009. […]
Dissident Ayman Nour released following concerns over his health
(Freedom House/IFEX) – The following is an 18 February 2009 Freedom House press release: Nour Release Welcomed, but Thousands Remain Unjustly Jailed Washington, February 18, 2009 – Freedom House welcomes today’s release of Egyptian dissident Ayman Nour and urges President Hosni Mubarak to release Egypt’s remaining political prisoners. Nour, who was jailed on dubious forgery […]
ARTICLE 19 and ANHRI concerned over draft broadcast law
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 12 February 2009 joint press release by ARTICLE 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information: Egypt: Concerns with Draft Broadcast Law ARTICLE 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information have serious concerns with the draft Broadcast Law released by the Egyptian authorities. A detailed […]
Bloggers Philip Rizk and Dia’ Eddin Gad arrested, detained, Philip Rizk freed after five days in detention, Dia’ Eddin Gad still held
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of pro-Palestinian blogger Dia’ Eddin Gad, who has been held since 6 February 2009, and hails the release, on 10 February, of Philip Rizk, another blogger who was arrested the same day for expressing support for the Palestinians in their conflict with Israel. “There must be […]