Ban Ki-moon calls on security to protect demonstrators
The statement read: “The Secretary General believes strongly that this is a…
Writer sentenced to five years in prison for insulting religion
Author Karam Saber intends to appeal the five year sentence handed down…
Amnesty condemns rise of blasphemy cases
Human rights group demands charges be dropped, saying they violate freedom of…
Ministry responds to US criticism of NGO law
The US State Department said the law ‘still imposes significant government controls…
US concerned by ‘legislative restrictions’ in draft NGO law
State department spokesperson says restrictions in current NGO draft law could damage…
HRW: Egypt new draft NGOs law an assault on independent groups
Egyptian and international human rights organisations have unanimously criticised the draft law
Interior Minister rewards policemen while Amnesty International criticises ministry
Over 11 thousand policemen are rewarded amid criticism of the ministry by…
President pledges financial support for civil societies
President Mohamed Morsi says he is very interested in establishing partnerships between…
Morsi holds talks with Eritrea and Sudan
Egyptian president meets with delegations from the Eritrean and Sudanese foreign ministries…
6 April members held in high security prison
Youth movement continues hunger strike and calls for release of members held…