Articles by Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE)
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.
Egypt: Human rights organizations call for the release of blogger Mohamed Oxygen
IFEX joins rights groups in calling for the immediate release of the Egyptian blogger and journalist, whose life in prison remains at risk after three years in detention.
Egypt: Rights groups condemn continued blocking of Al-Manassa website
IFEX joins 27 civil society organizations calling on Egyptian authorities to lift the blocking of dozens of news websites.
Egypt: Public Prosecution called on to investigate the torture, medical negligence and assault of Douma and Santawy in Tora Prison
In a letter leaked from his prison cell, activist Ahmed Douma recounted the violations inflicted upon him and Ahmed Samir Santawy. Rights groups in Egypt demand accountability.