Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
Algeria: Free people held after activist fled
“Algerian authorities’ revenge frenzy following Bouraoui’s departure only show how intent they are on keeping activists under their tight grip and putting their lives on hold.” – CIHRS
UN study reveals human rights violations and shrinking civic space under counter-terrorism measures
“Effective counter-terrorism is not being realized by the widespread, systemic targeting of civil society.”
Libya: New commission to apply Gaddafi-era law is ominous development for civil society
The incoming commission is likely to unduly restrict the work and formation of CSOs.
Egypt adds human rights defenders to new terrorism lists after launch of ‘national dialogue’
Authorities use terrorism lists as a tool to suppress citizens’ freedom of expression and association, rights groups say.
Sudan: UN Rights Council urged to investigate unfolding human rights crisis
56 rights groups call for an independent mechanism to investigate human rights violations and advance accountability.
Libya: Amendment to draconian civil society law offers no solution
Repressive law threatens the work of dozens of Libyan, international and relief associations and organizations operating in the country.
Egypt: Poet Galal El Behairy launches hunger strike on 5th anniversary of unjust detention
Civil society organizations call on Egyptian authorities to release El Behairy and all those arbitrarily detained for their free expression.
Egypt: NGOs call for urgent action by the UN Human Rights Council to address the country’s worsening crisis
“As witnessed by the world during COP27, the brutal crackdown on civil society in Egypt continues to intensify.”