Tag: human rights

Presidential pardon for Protest Law detainees expected: Human rights advocates

Expected on list include Ahmed Douma, Mohamed Soltan, Sanaa Seif, Yara Sallam

Amira El-Fekki

Press Syndicate chairman’s controversial statements shed light on press dilemma

“Inherited” press law “outdated” and “suspended”: Experts

Amira El-Fekki

1,191 reported sexual harassment cases in 100 days: Report

82.3% of eye witnesses to the harassment do not interfere or help…

Amira El-Fekki

2 policemen detained pending investigations on rape charges

The incident allegedly took place in Shubra Al-Kheima over a week ago

Menna Zaki

First court session for high-profile Ramses ‘gay’ bathhouse case postponed

Accused protested their innocence and reported daily beatings, while families were ejected…

Emir Nader

Over 150 arrested on charges of ‘debauchery’ since 30 June: EIPR

Bath house raid one of many cases of clampdown on homosexuality since…

Emir Nader

New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties

Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights

Emir Nader

Mohamed Soltan in intensive care for 4th time

The detained activist has been on hunger strike for 325 days and…

Daily News Egypt

714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index

Report warns of 'angry' movements and 'violent' state strategy next 25 January…

Daily News Egypt

Resumption of military aid to Egypt part of US spending bill for 2015

A new clause permits Secretary of State to bypass democratic conditions on…

Emir Nader