Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)

The sentencing of three prominent public opposition figures reflects the continuation of the Egyptian state’s policy of imprisoning peaceful dissidents for exercising their fundamental rights.

Rights groups launch an online campaign to draw attention to how authorities have increasingly attempted to stifle dissenting voices and independent civil society.

Authorities vying for control of the country appear to share the common objective of eliminating critical and independent voices, and establishing an environment of fear and intimidation, rights groups say.

Rights groups condemn Spain’s deportation of Algerian activist Mohamed Benhalima who faces a high risk of torture, arbitrary detention and unfair trial in Algeria.

Recent attacks against freedom of speech and civil society work are taking place against the backdrop of a continued rollback of civic space.

Rights groups call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release imprisoned activists protesting their pre-trial detentions.

Rights groups renew calls on EU leaders to undertake a comprehensive review of its relations with Egypt given the country’s record of human rights violations.

Continuing the joint bid would run counter to the EU’s stated objective to promote human rights in foreign policy and only contribute to Egypt’s longstanding efforts to whitewash its abhorrent human rights record.