Journalists rally in solidarity with sentenced Press Syndicate leaders
In opening speech, syndicate president considers it an honour to be guilty for protecting essential freedoms
Amira El-Fekki
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Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
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NGO draft law draws more criticism
âMonitoring finances differs from interfering in NGO activities,â says former social solidarity minister
Press Syndicate case criminal, unrelated to freedom of speech: Al-Sisi
These comments are the first by the president on the topic since the storming of the Press Syndicate in May
Journalist Amr Badr recounts Press Syndicate incidents in defence of sentenced leaders
Badr argues that no one was informed of the outstanding arrest warrants, despite inquiries with police stations
Press Syndicate members intended to hide 2 suspects from justice: court verdictâs reasoning
Security reports established that Badr and Al-Saqqa intentionally dragged police into the syndicate to irritate public opinion
Press Syndicate appeals prison verdict against president, board members
Historical verdict against Press Syndicate president and board members sparks condemnation
Journalist Ismail Alexandarani granted release
Alexandarani was detained at the airport upon arrival to Egypt in 2015
Press Syndicate president jailed for first time in Egyptâs history
Syndicate leaders receive 2-year prison sentences amid continued government crackdown
Press Syndicate leaders sentenced to 2 years on charges of sheltering wanted suspects
Misdemeanours court orders EGP 10,000 bail, syndicate seeks next steps
22 students among the 82 pardoned detainees
Novelist Ahmed Nagy was not on the list, contrary to previous announcement
Presidency issues pardons to 82 detainees, names yet to be revealed
Researcher Islam El-Beheiry featured among pardoned ahead of his last month in prison
2 Kerdasa-related trials postponed to December
Court imprisons four witnesses for false testimonies in police massacre
Precautionary measures renewed for released âStreet Childrenâ band members
Defendants not yet referred to trial, must present themselves at police station twice a week
MP Al-Sadat faces parliamentary investigations on Thursday afternoon: media officer
Former head of Human Rights Committee has been accused of leaking a copy of the draft NGO law to foreign embassies
El-Nadeem Centreâs bank account unblocked
El-Nadeem condemns state oppression of centre, civil society and parliamentâs restrictive NGO law
Journalists raise concerns on already precarious rights amid ongoing economic crisis
Economic impact not yet felt; real problems to begin with next paycheque, says prominent Press Syndicate member
Security interference, government pleasing among 20 problems of parliament management: MP Al-Sadat
Al-Sadat was referred to investigation by parliament for allegedly leaking a draft law on non-governmental organisations to foreign embassies
60% drop in press institutions salary following pound flotation: Press Syndicate
Syndicateâs Freedoms Committee warns of degradation of journalistsâ rights as a result of recent economic policies
Al-Shobaky to sue Mortada Mansour over defamation: lawyer
Al-Shobaky, entitled to a parliamentary seat, claims parliament assured swearing oath would take place in November
El-Nadeem Centre bank account frozen by order of CBE
The NGO previously faced two closure attempts
Muslim Brotherhood joins 11/11 protest calls
Security forces on alert ahead of possible demonstrations against economic hardship
Why should a Middle Easterner care about Trump winning the US elections?Â
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Politicians between hope and scepticism on how Trump administration will affect Middle East policies, terrorism
Egyptâs administration welcomed Trumpâs victory
Al-Sadat advises successor on pressing topics for Human Rights Committee agenda
MP Mohamed Anwar Al-Sadat asks MP Alaa Abed to discuss situation of detainees, prison violations, among other pending issues
Verdict annulling âRed Sea islandsâ deal remains in effect, government fined for violating court order: Administrative Court
The court proved government claims wrong, says lawyer Khaled Ali
Court upholds implementation of annulment verdict in âRed Sea islandsâ case, fines Egyptian government
The government had requested that the annulment be halted due to the ongoing appeal case
Democratic Current parties study potential call for general strike ahead of 11 November protest calls
Free Egyptians Party launches âwork for Egyptâ initiative to face protest calls
Al-Sisi officially issues Civil Service Law, state employees to receive bonuses retroactively
Law was passed despite protests by state employees
Church Construction Law regressive for religious freedoms: EIPR
Study shows unfair practices in churches construction, EIPR members to monitor implementation of new law despite its flaws
Parliamentary Legislative Affairs Committee rejects proposal to annul âreligious contemptâ crimes
Article 98 of the Penal Code was criticised for being used to oppress freedom of expression