Latest in Tag: freedom of speech Highlight
Latest in Tag: freedom of speech
Novelist Ahmed Nagy granted temporary release after court suspends prison sentence
The writer will be subject to a travel ban until a hearing in his appeal case takes place in January 2017
Court upholds charges of insulting Islam against writer Fatima Naoot
Naoot receives a reduced suspended sentence of six months
Egypt’s 21st century witch-hunts
Imagine this: you are sitting, sipping a cup of coffee in the morning and sifting through the pages of a literary weekly, Akhbar Al-Adab, and you happen upon this excerpt from a book. You read it and you are shocked. It has indecent sexual content and the characters are also smoking hashish! You can’t handle …
MP dismissed for âinsultingâ speaker during session on freedom of speech
Abdul Aal designated Mondayâs session for MPs to discuss and express their opinions regarding talk show programmes and freedom of expression.
782 documented violations against journalists in 2015
Worst conditions for freedom of speech highlighted by Press Syndicate amid hopes of state response
Shawkanâs trial âone outrage after the otherâ: CPJ
Court adjourned detained photojournalistâs trial to 26 March, as defence lawyers expect trial to exceed 1 year
Citizen X speaks to Al-Sisi
Dear Mr Al-Sisi, This letter will do something you are not used to: it will force you to listen to a citizen rather than lecture or imprison him. I recognise this will be incredibly difficult for you, as you are accustomed to giving orders, rather than receiving advice. This letter is not about venting or …
âCondomsâ video maker supported by human rightsâ defenders after colleague backs out
Reporter and actor slammed by local media in defence of police force
Distribution of inflated condoms on 25 January anniversary stirs public anger
Actor criticised for distributing inflated condoms to police defends himself citing curtailment of freedom of expression
Fatima Naoot sentenced to 3 years for âinsulting Islamâ
The writer was charged with contempt of religion
State TV bans pro-25 January presenter
Censorship reminiscent of “shameful” revolution coverage back in 2011
Appeal process begins for programme host Islam El-Beheiry
El-Beheiry is appealing a sentence of five years imprisonment for charges of contempt of religion
Calls for sit-in on Egyptâs Press Day
Journalists demand syndicate protection, fair wages, end of imprisonment
Former Al Jazeera journalist to sue network
Mohamed Fahmy seeks $100m in compensation for manipulation and negligence of staff
Why press freedom?
Voices from journalists worldwide on World Press Freedom Day
Journalistsâ detention, electronic press among upcoming challenges: Qallash
âThe syndicate stood still for [a long period] and is capable of more,â says new Press Syndicate head
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
A butterfly effect could turn things upside down: Hala Shukrallah
Daily News Egypt spoke to Shukrallah about the future of politics in Egypt, and whether the rule of the military is serving democracy
Trial banning Charlie Hebdo in Egypt postponed to 15 March
Lawsuit argues publication insults Islamâs prophet
Foreign ministry seeks Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated TV channels ban
The ban attempts to target European-based TV channels affiliated with now banned group
Al-Azhar blasts West for âdouble standardsâ on freedom of speech
Western leaders alleged to welcome âterroristsâ in march against terrorist attacks, and to decry anti-Semitism while allowing Islamophobia
In Pictures: Journalists demonstrate in objection to Charlie Hebdo attack
A group of Egyptian journalists protested in front of the Press Syndicate in Downtown Cairo, along with Syndicate Director Diaa Rashwan on Sunday, in objection to the attack on French satire newspaper Charlie Hebdo.  The journalists held peaceful signs that expressed their sympathy with the killed journalists, and their support for free speech. The attack left nine …
Shoukry to participate in France mass rally in support of Charlie Hebdo
Foreign ministry says Egypt will support international efforts to fight terrorism
NGO to submit 200 names for presidential pardon request in protest cases
Students most likely to be pardoned and released, say experts
NGOs’ reports slam judicial, security and economic system of 2014
“Decisions that affect the entire populations are made in a legislative vacuum, without transparency and in the absence of accountability mechanisms,” says EIPR
Presidential pardon for Protest Law detainees expected: Human rights advocates
Expected on list include Ahmed Douma, Mohamed Soltan, Sanaa Seif, Yara Sallam
714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index
Report warns of ‘angry’ movements and ‘violent’ state strategy next 25 January anniversary
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
TV show cut mid-air
Show host accuses channel of stopping a reportage showing a death of a child at school, channel denies
Police officer suspended for critical poem: ANHRI
Rights watchdog condemns Ministry of Interior for suppressing freedom of speech