Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
Rights organisations condemn military court’s sentencing of blogger
Following his second trial before a military court, Maikel Sanad was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and a fine.
Twelve rights organisations condemn methods used to repress protests
Peaceful, unarmed protestors were met with excessive force by police and soldiers of the armed forces, leading to the deaths of dozens of protesters and the injury of more than 3000 others.
Civil society organisations call on UNHRC to convene special session on Syria
Five IFEX members and other organisations called on the Council to consider the findings of the Syrian Commission of Inquiry and ensure accountability for attacks on peaceful protesters.
Thirty-nine human rights and development organisations propose alternative NGO law
The proposed law follows a further deterioration of the situation of NGOs in the country, including the launch of a smear campaign aimed at damaging the credibility of groups critical of the human rights record of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and its government.
Blogger’s detention extended; another activist summoned
Egyptian human rights organisations have condemned a military court decision to extend blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s detention for an additional 15 days.
IFEX-TMG congratulates judge Kalthoum Kennou on her election as President of the Association of Tunisian Judges
Independent Judge Kennou suffered persecution for speaking in favour of an independent judiciary as the former Secretary-General of the AMT, under Ben Ali. She has now been elected AMT President.
Civil society organisations condemn acts of violence, extrajudicial killings in Maspero incident
Peaceful protesters demanding rights for Coptic citizens were attacked, resulting in at least 25 deaths and 300 injuries, some critical.
Free expression groups call upon the government to act decisively on reforms ahead of historic elections
IFEX-TMG says time is of the essence to effectively support freedom of expression by adopting a series of positive measures and setting high standards for the future.