Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
UAE’s anti-terrorism law triggers fears it could be used to violate citizens’ rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council is being asked by a colation of international NGOs to ensure that the UAE’s anti-terrorism law is not used as a tool to target, imprison, intimidate and impede the work of rights defenders.
Why successive Egyptian governments see demonstrations as a threat
Haunted by the toppling of former regimes by popular protest and despite the fact that, since 2011, they have all been brought to power through citizens exercising their right to protest, successive governments have all maintained a hostile view towards peaceful assembly.
More activists fall victim to Egypt’s draconian protest law
While peacefully marching to demand the repeal of Egypt’s protest law and the release of prisoners of conscience, 23 activists were detained and charged on groundless accusations.
Groups call on UN to protect free expression online
This week, a resolution on the importance of protecting human rights online was discussed at the 26th UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Read the oral statement on this resolution led by ARTICLE 19 and supported by several IFEX members.
Rights groups condemn 15-year sentences for Egyptian protesters
The harsh sentence handed down in absentia by the Cairo Criminal Court against Alaa Abdel Fattah, Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Wael Metwally and 22 others is a severe violation of the right to a fair trial.
Security forces raid Egyptian rights group’s offices arresting 15 activists
On 22 May 2014, Egyptian security forces raided the Alexandria branch of the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) arresting 15 activists, including two minors and two ECESR staff, as well as sexually harassing the women present and confiscating several computers and documents.
Egypt’s draft anti-terrorism laws constitute greatest threat to civil liberties in 37 years
Two draft anti-terror laws were sent to President Adly Mansour on 3 April to be signed. The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies sent a letter to the president urging him not to adopt the laws as they represent a serious breach of the rights and liberties of Egyptian citizens.
Concern for Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja’s health on third anniversary of his arrest in Bahrain
Former president and co-founder of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja was sentenced to life in prison in June 2011. He continues to be denied adequate medical attention and suffers from severe medical complications as a result of his mistreatment in detention.