Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
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Egypt: Rights group and its director threatened and smeared
18 civil society organizations denounce reprisals against Sinai Foundation following reports on Gaza border activity.
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Thirteen years after Mubarak ouster: Egypt grapples with unprecedented repression and economic instability
After a decade of al-Sisi’s brutal authoritarian rule protesters’ calls for “bread, freedom, and social justice” are further away than ever before.
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Egypt: Alarming new law expands military power amid fears of popular unrest
The law further transforms the military into a police force to suppress potential public discontent.
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Yemen: Seven organizations launch the Yemeni Coalition for Human Rights in partnership with CIHRS
New coalition seeks to advance human rights and empower Yemeni civil society.
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Palestine: ICJ genocide hearing an opportunity to prevent further Israeli atrocities in Gaza
The hearing is a crucial opportunity to draw attention to Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people and to place these atrocities under international scrutiny.
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Libya: Revoking restrictive decrees first step towards freedom of association
A court decision repeals threatening decrees, but challenges for civil society organisations persist.
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Egypt: Authorities must stop targeting independent news website Mada Masr
The persistent targeting of Mada Masr and its staff is indicative of the Egyptian authorities’ systematic prosecution and detainment of journalists.
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Egypt: Targeting of Al-Tantawy underscores illegitimacy of upcoming elections
Rights groups reaffirm the impossibility of holding genuine elections amid a repressive climate.