Tag: freedom of expression

10 protesters sentenced to prison over ‘Red Sea islands’ demonstrations

In other similar cases, protesters were acquitted from charges

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Proposed amendments to Protest Law look to defend freedoms, release prisoners

Without political will, these amendments to the Protest Law will not be…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Appeal session for jailed novelist Ahmed Nagy scheduled for 16 July

Nagy was sentenced to two years in prison in February on charges…

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Detention extended for Malek Adly, others while lawyer claims decision was ‘pre-determined’

Defendants prosecuted for anti-government opinions on maritime borders’ demarcation

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Experience shows that citizens don’t get their rights until group pressure occurs: NCHR

Hope follows government’s intention to amend contested Protest Law

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Fatima Naoot safe from prison: defence lawyer

Egyptian writer skipped court session for international conference in Canada; previously sentenced…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Citizen detained for burning Islamic teachings in front of Al-Azhar

Charges of ‘contempt of religion’ continue despite widespread calls for law to…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Plea to suspend imprisonment verdict against novelist Ahmed Nagy

Defence lawyers of jailed journalist and novelist Ahmed Nagy filed a plea…

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2015 was worst year in terms of human rights and freedoms: ANHRI

We demand the release of all protest law defendants, says NCHR chief

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Ahmed Nagy: the widening chasm between constituted authority and ad hoc governance

The constitution allows for freedom of expression, but in practice, the state…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki