Articles by Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (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.
Egypt: Fair and transparent process needed for release of political prisoners
Independent rights groups in Egypt underscore the need for authorities to avoid past mistakes in dealing with the detention of political prisoners.
Egypt: Authorities concealed truth about unexplained death of detained economist Ayman Hadhoud
Rights groups call for accountability as questions linger over the tragic death of economic researcher Ayman Hadhoud while in state custody.
Egypt: Arsenal of repressive laws ensure continuation of perpetual state of emergency
An onslaught of repressive laws enacted in recent years have codified Egypt’s exceptional state of emergency into ordinary law, say Egyptian human rights groups.
Egypt: Epidemic underscores need for Parliament to pass Freedom of Information Law
Marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) highlights the critical need for a Freedom of Information Law to guarantee society’s right to accurate information.
Under Attack: How Egypt’s security campaigns target rights defenders
A new report by the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) examines the most prominent violations practiced by Egyptian authorities against independent human rights organizations and human rights defenders.