Articles by Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE)
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?
The Middle East’s unusual suspects: MENA round-up
Oman and Jordan are two of the most stable countries in their region. But, as Hiba Zayadin points out in our MENA round-up, things may be taking a sinister turn for regular Jordanians and Omanis.
How Egypt’s civil society is defending countless prisoners of conscience
Ten Egyptian rights organisations launch campaign called Voices Behind Bars to defend hundreds of young people currently detained for exercising their right of freedom of opinion and expression.