Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)

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Link to: Government’s intolerance of dissenting opinions and reprisals against human rights defenders raise concern

Government’s intolerance of dissenting opinions and reprisals against human rights defenders raise concern

Abdelrahman Mohamed Al-Gasim was reportedly arrested by National Intelligence and Security Services agents while he was on the way to attend a committee meeting.

Link to: Jailed rights defender assaulted, punished in prison

Jailed rights defender assaulted, punished in prison

Human rights organisations are calling for an independent investigation, including an examination of prison officials’ possible complicity.

Link to: IFEX-TMG calls on judges associations worldwide to support persecuted independent judges in Tunisia

IFEX-TMG calls on judges associations worldwide to support persecuted independent judges in Tunisia

On the eve of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) Congress, the IFEX-TMG reiterates its deep concern about the continuous persecution of independent judges.

Link to: 2010 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders awarded to Syrian lawyer

2010 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders awarded to Syrian lawyer

Muhannad Al-Hassani’s human rights work is being internationally recognised, but he remains imprisoned despite numerous calls for his release.

Link to: Free expression organisations express support for targeted newspaper

Free expression organisations express support for targeted newspaper

The organisations, including IFEX members EOHR, ANHRI and CIHRS, expressed concern over the restrictions imposed on freedom of opinion and expression ahead of the parliamentary elections.

IFEX-TMG members call for immediate release of ailing journalist on hunger strike

IFEX-TMG is gravely concerned for the well-being of Fahem Boukaddous, who began a hunger strike on 8 October to protest his prison conditions.

Link to: Four IFEX members and other organisations highlight international community’s worrying silence on growing campaign of repression

Four IFEX members and other organisations highlight international community’s worrying silence on growing campaign of repression

In the face of this security and media campaign, IFEX member BCHR has been compelled to temporarily relocate their operations to Europe.

Link to: Judges who call for independent judiciary targeted for speaking out

Judges who call for independent judiciary targeted for speaking out

IFEX-TMG members have written to the IAJ to appeal for support for judges, who are being persecuted for openly calling for judicial independence or for criticising the government.