Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
Algeria: Joint open letter to member and observer states of the UN Human Rights Council
Rights groups warn that Algeria’s repression of civic space, marked by a brutal crackdown on free expression, is steadily eroding human rights and they call on UNHRC members to act.
Syria’s National Dialogue: A first step, but uncertainty clouds the way forward
A safe civic space, where independent civil society can operate freely, is crucial for Syria’s transition, and its protection must be a priority in the next phase of reforms.
The AIMC must end its role in transnational repression, say NGOs
The Arab Interior Ministers’ Council is urged to stop its arbitrary extraditions of peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders across the region.
Fourteen years after Libya’s revolution: Lawlessness, religious rhetoric and entrenched repression
Repression has permeated every sector of society, targeting journalists, civil society actors, women, and even ordinary citizens who express dissenting views.
Yemen: Houthis should end their crackdown on civic space and immediately release arbitrarily detained UN and civil society staff
The latest wave of arrests is part of the Houthis’ ongoing crackdown on human rights and humanitarian workers, which intensified last year.
Egypt: Hundreds of political detainees overdue for release referred to terrorism courts by Supreme State Security Prosecution
Rights groups criticize Egypt’s continued practice of referring political detainees to terrorism courts, further undermining due process and justice for those held for extended periods without trial.
Gaza Ceasefire: Crucial step against genocidal campaign, but justice and immediate end to blockade must follow
To this end, full access to the Gaza Strip and other affected areas must be provided to independent international investigatory mechanisms.
Egypt: ‘Exceptional’ Code of Criminal Procedures undermines justice
The proposed Egyptian criminal code reforms codify repression and shield authorities from accountability under the guise of legality.