Articles by Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE)
ElMaraya raid sparks concerns for Egypt’s cultural freedom
Rights groups demand that the government stop targeting independent cultural organizations and respect the right to artistic expression.
Egypt: Rights groups condemn crackdown on journalists, and warn of widening press freedom violations
The detention of Khaled Mamdouh and Ashraf Omar raises concerns that it will be the beginning of a security campaign against independent journalists.
Egypt: Rights groups hold authorities responsible for the safety of Ahmed Douma and warn against targeting him over his poetry
The Ministry of Interior is urged to protect the activist and poet as pro-government figures’ accusations put his life at risk.
Egypt: Tantawi to serve a prison sentence for challenging President Sisi in 2023 elections
Court sentences former presidential candidate and 22 of his supporters to one year in prison.
AFTE condemns the enforced disappearance of activist Mahmoud Mohamed after authorities refuse to enforce court decision to release him
Mohamed has been transferred to several detention centers affiliated with the Ministry of Interior.
Egypt: Rights groups condemn latest blocking of news websites
The continued blocking of websites exacerbates violations against the right to free media and access to information.
Egypt: 32 human rights groups condemn the referral of ‘Mada Masr’ journalists to trial
IFEX joins calls for authorities to drop charges against journalists and halt independent media crackdown.
Egypt: Hundreds of groups, parliamentarians and individuals from over 80 countries urge Egyptian authorities to open civic space ahead of COP27
“The main needed step to reach climate justice is to stop all repressive policies and respect human rights.” – Mohamed Abdel Salam, Executive Director, at AFTE.