Tag: human rights

Verdict in policemen’s trial in torture killing case set for 10 December

Case marked by police bullying of eyewitnesses, says human rights lawyer

Amira El-Fekki

Cancellation of Essam Heggy’s lecture violation of academic freedoms: ANHRI

Alexandria University cancelled the NASA scientist’s lecture for “security purposes”

Nourhan Fahmy

Deteriorating human rights situation in Arab region, governments hostile to reform: CIHRS

Increased extrajudicial killing, curtailment of human rights activities, use of the judiciary…

Nourhan Fahmy

Syrian army advances against rebels near Aleppo

Backed by Russian jets, Syrian government troops have edged forward in the…

Deutsche Welle

Syria and Russia launch huge offensive on rebels in Aleppo

The Syrian military has begun a major ground offensive on the country's…

Deutsche Welle

Court extends ‘anti-torture t-shirt’ detainee’s detention for 24th time

Prisons are cemeteries and we will continue the battle against arbitrary detention,…

Amira El-Fekki

NCHR suspends 2 members running as parliamentary candidates

Decision aims at preventing conflicts of interest during NCHR’s observation of elections            

Amira El-Fekki

Prisoner release draws attention to anti-terrorism laws

Wednesday’s pardon of 100 prisoners by Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi is drawing…

Daily News Egypt

Shawkan’s first trial session set for 12 December

ANHRI filed a report to the Prosecutor General Tuesday demanding Shawkan’s release

Nourhan Fahmy

Court hears major testimonies in Kareem Hamdy killing case

Hamdy’s 18-year co-defendant presented in court as main eyewitness to torture, amid…

Amira El-Fekki