Latest in Tag: amnesty international Highlight
Latest in Tag: amnesty international
25 January protesters faced human rights violations: Amnesty International
New report details protestors being subjected to beatings and electric shock
Amnesty International statement condemns ‘state violence’ and ‘widespread repression’ in Egypt
Human rights watchdog calls for interim authorities to “loosen their stranglehold on civil society”
ECESR raid raises international ire
Rights groups worldwide condemn arrests at NGO
Amnesty calls for transparency in case of Morsi’s aides
Rights group calls on Egyptian authorities to disclose location of former presidential aides
Refugees from Syria released
Despite conflicting figures all parties agree most refugees from Syria have been released
Amnesty calls for release of remaining Shura Council, Abdeen protest detainees
Protest in front of Shura Council was “entirely peaceful”, says human rights watchdog
Alaa Abdel Fattah arrest prompts outcry from human rights groups
The prominent activist risks being tortured in police custody, says Amnesty International
Refugees assaulted in detention
Ministry of Interior said these were “allegations” and dismissed them
Egypt used ‘live ammo’ against Morsi backers
At least 49 people were killed and hundreds wounded in Cairo alone as security forces used “excessive and unwarranted lethal force” says Amnesty International
Twelve dead in Alexandria shipwreck
116 rescued by coast guard
Christians ‘scapegoated’ after sit-in dispersals, says Amnesty International
New report chronicles sectarian violence in Egypt
Amnesty International demands Abu Deraa’s ‘immediate and unconditional’ release
Rights group condemns military trial for journalist
Morsi supporters deprived of basic legal rights: Amnesty International
The international rights group expresses concern that supporters of the ousted president are arbitrarily arrested and denied legal rights.
Amnesty International decries violence in Egypt
Rights group calls for “impartial and independent investigation”
Interim government ‘stained’ its human rights record: Amnesty
Human rights organisation condemns loss of life in Egypt
Human rights groups call for accountability for Wednesday’s violence
Amnesty International and Alkarama demand investigation of “unwarranted lethal force”
Egypt FM misquotes Amnesty
Ministry admits mistake and stresses it was not intentional
Amnesty condemns torture at pro-Morsi sit-ins
Human rights organisation cites victims who were allegedly tortured at pro-Morsi sit-ins
Amnesty calls on security forces to protect protesters
“Security forces have repeatedly failed to protect protesters, bystanders and residents from attacks by armed assailants.”
International and regional reactions to clashes in Egypt
Amnesty International suggests that security forces have used excessive force
Ban Ki-moon calls on security to protect demonstrators
The statement read: “The Secretary General believes strongly that this is a critical juncture in which it is imperative for Egyptians to work together to chart a peaceful return to civilian control, constitutional order and democratic governance.”
Writer sentenced to five years in prison for insulting religion
Author Karam Saber intends to appeal the five year sentence handed down to him on Wednesday for insulting religion
Amnesty condemns rise of blasphemy cases
Human rights group demands charges be dropped, saying they violate freedom of expression
Ministry responds to US criticism of NGO law
The US State Department said the law ‘still imposes significant government controls and restrictions on the activities and funding of civic groups’
US concerned by ‘legislative restrictions’ in draft NGO law
State department spokesperson says restrictions in current NGO draft law could damage Egypt’s international image
HRW: Egypt new draft NGOs law an assault on independent groups
Egyptian and international human rights organisations have unanimously criticised the draft law
Interior Minister rewards policemen while Amnesty International criticises ministry
Over 11 thousand policemen are rewarded amid criticism of the ministry by Amnesty International
President pledges financial support for civil societies
President Mohamed Morsi says he is very interested in establishing partnerships between non-governmental authorities and the executive authority
Morsi holds talks with Eritrea and Sudan
Egyptian president meets with delegations from the Eritrean and Sudanese foreign ministries to discuss bilateral and regional issues
6 April members held in high security prison
Youth movement continues hunger strike and calls for release of members held in high security prison