Latest in Tag: Freedom of Press Highlight
Latest in Tag: Freedom of Press

Salah Eissa on the Press Syndicate, the return of the bridge current, and freedom of the press
State and parliament have made a big mistake when they postponed the unified media law, says Eissa

Court rejects prosecution appeal, releases three photojournalists
The photojournalists were arrested in September on accusations of unlicensed photographing

Court orders release of photojournalists, prosecution appeals
The appeals session for the three journalists will be held on Tuesday

ONTV suspends anchor Rania Badawi for criticising performance of Investment Minister
The channel released a statement announcing the TV anchor’s suspension, accusing her of lacking professionalism

HRW condemns closure of regime-opposing channels in Turkey
The channelsâ closure is based on a governmental decree released in JulyÂ

My suspension this time around is far worse than during Mubarak, Morsi eras: Azza El-Hennawy
Administrative Prosecution referred El-Hennawy to disciplinary court on charges of insulting Al-Sisi

Freedoms Committee holds executive authority responsible for journalistsâ safety
Detained journalists are being denied medical treatment despite their deterioration of health

Photojournalist Shawkanâs case adjourned to 6 September
Muslim Brotherhood leaders and co-defendants in case demand investigations into torture claims

Al-Mesryoonâs deputy chief editor walks free
Court adjourns trial of photojournalist Omar Abdel Maqsoud and brothers

366 violations against freedom of press in second half of 2015: AFTE
Various types of violations were observed against journalists and media personnel

Egypt detains ‘record number’ of journalists: CPJ
Journalists beaten during arrest, forcibly disappeared, tortured and subjected to inhumane treatment in prison

Photojournalist Ziada walks free after last week’s acquittal
Friends and family celebrate, after release procedures took several days
Arrested journalist ‘scapegoat’ in police critical articles controversy
âIt is irrational for the journalist to be arrested while the owner of the newspaper is untouched,â says a source close to defendant

Verdict in photojournalist Ahmed Ziadaâs case to be issued 29 April
Court heard last defence arguments in Al-Azhar University protests case

For years, journalists fought against restrictive laws and legislation
10 June marks an important day in the history of the ‘battle for freedom’, says head of Press Syndicate
Detained photojournalist exposes Abou Zaabal prisonâs alleged torture practices
Gamal Ziada writes from jail: âI saw death. I blame human rights groupsâ silenceâ

Court postpones Al Jazeera trial to 8 March
Defence lawyers make their claims in next court hearing

Campaign to free Peter Greste: âA pen is mightier than a swordâ
Australian blogger launches a campaign to send pens to Al-Mazraa prison, in solidarity with imprisoned journalist
Prosecutor General comments on interrogations of detained AJE journalists
Restricting freedom of speech unlawful unless it affects national security: Prosecutor General

âI will never stop my workâ says beaten journalist
Rights group highlights that journalists in Egypt are now targeted from all sides

Hamas shuts down Al Arabiya and Maan offices over ‘false’ news
Authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip closed local offices of Al-Arabiya TV and Palestinian news agency Maan for alleged “false” reporting of Hamas help for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood

ANHRI: Blasphemy and insult charges most common freedom of expression violations
Report says Lebanon and Mauritania saw least violations, while Saudi Arabia and Syria saw most

Information Minister sparks controversy in Kuwait
Journalists withdraw from meeting during Abdel Maqsoudâs speech as social media activists vow to expose minister as a âharasserâ

International concern over human rights after violence across Egypt
US State Department, European Neighbourhood Policy and Freedom House make recommendations to Egypt

Okasha: not guilty
Court rules evidence insufficient to convict