Articles by Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE)
The crackdown continues
Activist Mohammed Zaree was short-listed for the prestigious Martin Ennals human rights award. But the Egyptian government was not impressed: It may soon decide to put him behind bars.
How tight can Egypt’s grip on universities get?
With 21 extrajudicial killings reported in the last three years, Egypt’s student movement needs the world’s spotlight more than ever.
Alaa Abdel Fattah: A prisoner banned from reading
Abdel Fattah has been in isolation since the beginning of 2015. Because of restrictions on his right to read, to receive information, and to correspond with family and friends, he is severely limited in his ability to communicate with the outside world.
A new low point for Sisi’s Egypt?
After two years of prosecuting journalists for everything, from “spreading false news” to “participating in a gathering”, Egypt is now taking aim at a new target in its fight against dissent.
A new low point for Sisi’s Egypt?
After two years of prosecuting journalists for everything, from “spreading false news” to “participating in a gathering”, Egypt is now taking aim at a new target in its fight against dissent.
On Egypt’s favourite intimidation method
It may be unconstitutional, as well as a form of political retaliation and psychological harassment. But it doesn’t stop Egypt from using it time and again against activists, academics, intellectuals, media figures and the opposition.
On Egypt’s favourite intimidation method
It may be unconstitutional, as well as a form of political retaliation and psychological harassment. But it doesn’t stop Egypt from using it time and again against activists, academics, intellectuals, media figures and the opposition.
Egypt’s not so secret war
Will a new draft law be the final nail in the coffin for Egypt’s civil society?