Tag: human rights

Iran amends law on stoning for adultery

The controversial practice has provoked outcries from human rights organisations, international bodies…

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Interior Minister rewards policemen while Amnesty International criticises ministry

Over 11 thousand policemen are rewarded amid criticism of the ministry by…

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Poverty on the rise amid increasing unemployment and inflation: ECESR

Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights releases report demonstrating social and…

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Interior Ministry addresses sexual harassment

A new governmental department is established to fight violence against women in…

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NSF accuses Brotherhood of attempting to repress civil society through NGO law

The opposition front claims the Muslim Brotherhood is attempting to prevent investigations…

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Sayed Fathy passes away

Human rights lawyer made last appearance in court defending an activist on…

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Report suggests Abu Deif was killed by professional

Unofficial medical report indicates the bullet found in journalist's corpse deforms after…

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Shura Council Human Rights Committee approves amendments to NCHR law

Amendments include allowing NCHR to visit prisons at any time

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BCHR rejects arrest of alleged bomb plotters

Three people arrested for allegedly planning to carry out ‘terrorist attacks’ in…

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El-Katatny promises a torture-free Egypt

NGO appeal to the UN claims spike in human rights violations

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