Amira El-Fekki

Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
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Journalists rally in solidarity with sentenced Press Syndicate leaders

In opening speech, syndicate president considers it an honour to be guilty…

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NGO draft law draws more criticism

‘Monitoring finances differs from interfering in NGO activities,’ says former social solidarity…

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Press Syndicate case criminal, unrelated to freedom of speech: Al-Sisi

These comments are the first by the president on the topic since…

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Journalist Amr Badr recounts Press Syndicate incidents in defence of sentenced leaders

Badr argues that no one was informed of the outstanding arrest warrants,…

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Press Syndicate members intended to hide 2 suspects from justice: court verdict’s reasoning

Security reports established that Badr and Al-Saqqa intentionally dragged police into the…

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Press Syndicate appeals prison verdict against president, board members

Historical verdict against Press Syndicate president and board members sparks condemnation

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Journalist Ismail Alexandarani granted release

Alexandarani was detained at the airport upon arrival to Egypt in 2015

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Press Syndicate president jailed for first time in Egypt’s history

Syndicate leaders receive 2-year prison sentences amid continued government crackdown

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Press Syndicate leaders sentenced to 2 years on charges of sheltering wanted suspects

Misdemeanours court orders EGP 10,000 bail, syndicate seeks next steps

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22 students among the 82 pardoned detainees

Novelist Ahmed Nagy was not on the list, contrary to previous announcement

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