Joint call to delay issuance of anti-terrorism law
Statement was signed by political parties, rights organisations and public figures
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Latest in Tag: Arab Network for Human Rights Information
New terrorist entities law vague, violates freedoms: NGOs
Over 20 NGOs criticised law which could be applied to peaceful individuals, statements and newspaper articles
Human rights group criticises investigation into celebrity protesters
Actor Khaled Abol Naga and singer Mohammed Attia have been accused of âincitement against the militaryâ
The counterrevolution has ruled: ANHRI lawyer
“Mubarak’s lackeys may have won this round but they didn’t win the fight. 25 January is still on. I am furious but not surprised. The counter-revolution has ruled,” said Gamal Eid, a lawyer at the Arab Network for Human Rights Information following Hosni Mubarakâs dismissal from charges of killing protesters. In June 2012, Mubarak and …
Authorities violated 12 articles of constitution: ANHRI
Egyptian rights group claims violations are enabled by laws that contradict the constitution
Human Rights Watch denounces Al-Sisi’s decree allowing military trials for civilians
The law represents âanother nail in the coffin of justice in Egyptâ, says programme director
Shura Council defendants to hunger strike against Protest Law
International organisations call for release of activists arrested under Protest Law
ANHRI condemns arrest of journalist Mahmoud Nasr
Egyptian journalist was sentenced in absentia for protesting in solidarity with victims of Badrashin and Assiut train crashes in 2013
Censorship authorities confiscate three books on arrival
No declared reasons for confiscation, according to human rights researcher
ANHRI condemns attack that killed five military policemen
Arab human rights group calls Saturdayâs attack âblack terrorismâ
ANHRI condemns ban on Bahraini activistsâ travel to Egypt
Human rights group demands that Egypt clarify reasons for an ongoing ban on Bahraini social and political activists
Sentencing of female protesters widely decried
Politicians and groups call for presidential pardon for female protesters sentenced to 11 years in jail
Rights group condemns proposed graffiti law
The new law could see offenders facing four years in jail and an EGP 100,000 fine
Al-Bernameg suspension draws widespread criticism
âWe have informed the board of directors and the president of the board of directors, stressing that we as part of the media are committed to working in a climate that enables us to exercise our role freely,â said the groupâs statement.
On International Right to Know Day, Egypt continues to grapple with freedom of information
With the right to information guaranteed in the constitution, future of laws and implementation remains uncertain
Journalists detention and harassment continues
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Head of the Constituent Assembly to ensure that the constitution protects press freedom
Syrian refugees in post-Morsi Egypt
Over 2 million Syrians have fled the bloody conflict in Syria, Egypt is home to over 100,000 registered refugees
Power cuts spark lawsuits against government
Civil society groups demand government timetable cuts
ANHRI calls for amendment of constitution
The Arab Network for Human Rights Information says the lack of clarity on Sharia law in the constitution threatens to collapse guarantees of democracy
Minister of Information sexually harasses reporter
Calls for Salah Abdel Maqsoud’s resignation after he allegedly verbally harasses reporter
ANHRI denounces military trial of civilian
Arab Network for Human Rights Information said the military courtâs decision to sentence Saad Mohamed Ibrahim to six monthsâ imprisonment violates civiliansâ rights
ANHRI denounces play closure in Safaga
A play critical of the Muslim Brotherhood and the general administration of the country is shut down because the theatreâs fire safety is inadequate
Blogger faces trial for mocking interior ministry
Ahmed Anwar faces trial for posting a video accusing the police of failing to uphold security
ANHRI calls for an end to selective security presence
Security forcesâ heavy-handedness against protesters, coupled with insecurity during attacks on media institutions is a sign they defend state interests, ANHRI says
ANHRI condemns discrimination against unveiled student
Twelve year-old Heba Mohamed was forbidden from having her picture taken with her karate class for not wearing the veil
ANHRI: It is the governmentâs responsibility to protect journalists
Arab Network for Human Rights Information denounced attacks on journalists in Egypt
ANHRI condemns attack on journalists
Journalist sit-in at the Press Syndicate violently dispersed by syndicate security, Arab Network for Human Rights said
ANHRI condemns state-media punishment of journalists
Punishment of journalists and media professionals that do not defend the state on air is a common practice within state-media, according to ANHRI.
Opposition calls for downfall of regime
NSF denies inciting violence and calls for investigation of president and interior minister after clashes at the palace
Arrests continue in Cairo
Dozens arrested Monday night in near Tahrir Square