Latest in Tag: crackdown Highlight
Latest in Tag: crackdown
Amnesty International warns of Egyptian authorities’ plans to monitor social media
Human rights watchdog says mass surveillance of social media would “deal a devastating blow to the rights to privacy and freedom of expression in Egypt”
Turkish police crackdown on protests condemned
Police clashed with protesters in Istanbul, firing tear gas and water cannon at people clustered on side streets, defying a government ban on demonstrations on the iconic Taksim Square – the epicentre of last year’s turmoil.
Human Rights Watch warns of underlying repression marring presidential elections
Rights group says completion of second phase of roadmap fails to signify democratic consolidation
Syria presidential candidacy to open this month: Minister
AFP – Candidates for presidential elections in Syria this year will be able to submit their applications during the last 10 days of April, state media reported, quoting Information Minister Omran Al-Zohbi. The minister also insisted that the elections would proceed on time, despite a raging civil war that has killed more than 150,000 people. …
Hunger-striking journalist’s detention renewed for 45 days
Abdullah El-Shamy, detained since August, to remain in prison
More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US
The risk of violence is high as a march of pro-government “Chavista women” is also scheduled for Saturday in Caracas.
Prosecutor General comments on interrogations of detained AJE journalists
Restricting freedom of speech unlawful unless it affects national security: Prosecutor General
Secretary general of the National Salvation Front resigns
The front will have a meeting after the referendum to determine its future: Free Egyptians Party spokesman
Interior Ministry reveals alleged Brotherhood plan
The ministry claims the plan was set to be held over the course of the next three months
Alaa Abdel Fattah arrested from his home: Update
Police raided activist’s home despite his intention to turn himself in; activist facing investigation
Egypt is intent on tightening siege on Gaza: Hamas
Rafah border crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip to the outside world has been shut for 10 days
Brotherhood’s Salah Sultan detained at airport
Professor of Sharia arrested attempting travel to Sudan
Foreign Ministry: “There have been no political arrests since 30 June Revolution”
The statement comes in response to recent US State Department criticism of “politicized arrests” in Egypt
Al-Beltagy detained for 15 days
Muslim Brotherhood leader faces a myriad of charges following his arrest on Thursday
Morsy cracks down on street vendors
The president passes laws with new penalties for vendors
Journalists in Ukraine protest media crackdown
Protesters disrupt Ukrainian president’s speech on press freedom
Military crackdown continues
Military abuse continues as protesters challenge the ruling generals