Articles by Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Two IFEX members urge Press Council not to obstruct licencing, publication of new newspaper
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The following is a joint statement by HRinfo, CIHRS, and several other organisations: Tyrannical and illegal prevention of issuing an independent newspaper Human rights organisations call upon Supreme Council of Press not to hinder the issuance of “Al-Badiel” newspaper Cairo – 4 February 2007 – Egyptian human rights organisations call upon the Supreme […]
Journalist in possession of footage documenting torture charged and interrogated
(HRinfo/IFEX) – HRinfo condemns the charges and the investigation launched against Huweida Taha, a journalist from Al-Jazeera TV. Taha is being investigated because she was in possession of footage documenting torture in Egypt that was to be broadcast on a show by the television channel. Security forces confiscated the videotapes while Taha was on her […]
Academic, political activist and publisher face defamation claim over book documenting feudal abuses
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRinfo) is highly concerned by the defamation claim filed by a feudal family against an academic, Dr. Sherin Abu El Naga, a political activist, Shahenda Mekled, and the owner of the Dar Merit Publishing House, Mohamed Hashem. HRinfo is also worried about the attempt to confiscate […]
Twenty-two IFEX members urge president to abolish imprisonment of journalists in publication cases
(CIHRS/EOHR/HRinfo/IFEX) – The following is a joint action signed by 24 IFEX members and other organisations: We, the undersigned members and partners of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), call on Egyptian President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak to enact his promise in 2004 to abolish imprisonment of journalists in publication cases, particularly with relation to […]
On governor’s orders, police storm and attempt to close headquarters of NGO that countered official claims
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRinfo) is highly concerned by the resolution of the Qalubia governor to close the Ahalina Centre for Egyptian Family Support and Development (Ahalina). The governor’s resolution is an act of revenge on Ahalina, which had disclosed the falseness of his mid-November statements that all slum areas […]
HRinfo releases report on Internet use in Arab world, detailing hostility of governments toward new media for free expression
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The following is a 10 December 2006 HRinfo statement: New Battle between Arab Governments and Freedom of Expression: The Internet Press Conference to Announce HRinfo’s New Report on the Permanent and Failing Attempts to Terrorize Internet Users Cairo, 10 December 2006 Hundreds of websites are blocked in the Arab World while thousands with […]
Blogger’s detention extended for another 15 days
(HRinfo/IFEX) – HRinfo condemns the extension of Abdel Karim Suliman Amer’s detention for an additional 15 days. The blogger, also known as Kareem Amer, is in detention while being investigated only because he practiced the basic right to express his own thoughts on his blog. On 22 November 2006, Mohram Bek Court considered the extension […]
Blogger dismissed from university, detained and interrogated, faces possible imprisonment for expressing secular views
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The following is an 11 November 2006 HRinfo press release: Egyptian Human Rights Organizations Condemn the Ongoing Detention of Egyptian Blogger and the Violation of His Right to Freedom of Expression Kareem Amer is detained for an additional 15 days Cairo, 11 November 2006 – On 8 November 2006, the Public Prosecutor’s Office […]