Photojournalist Shawkan released after over 5 years in prison
He spent more than five years behind bars
Shawkan likely to be released after five years in prison
‘We are not sure when specifically he will be released,’ says photographer's…
Egypt denounces nomination of Shawkan for UNESCO’s press freedom award
Photojournalist has been in pre-trial detention since 2013
Trial of photojournalist Shawkan resuming on 8 April
Shawkan, who is detained since 2013, faces charges of joining an illegal…
Defendants in Rabaa dispersal case receive one-year prison sentences, except Shawkan
The initial trial was postponed to 21 March
Trial of photojournalist Shawkan resuming on 25 February
The Cairo Criminal Court resumed on Tuesday the trial of more than…
Trial of Shawkan, 738 other defendants adjourned to 7 February in “Rabaa dispersal” case
The defendants in the case are facing charges of vandalism, belonging to…
Shawkan Photojournalism Award reveals the winners of its second edition
When Shawkan heard about the competition’s second round, he was thrilled that…
Trial of Shawkan, 738 other defendants adjourned to 17 January
In honour of Shawkan, the second round of the “Shawkan Photo Awards”…
Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ
Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt