Latest in Tag: Freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Freedom
TV anchor suspended for criticising official response to flood crisis
The anchor was previously banned from presenting during Morsi, Mubarak ruling periods
‘I eulogise justice for you, my dear brother’
Tarek Titoâs letter to his detained brother Mahmoud Mohamed
Venice Film Festival draws Hollywood stars despite Canadian competition
The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world – and the one with the most beautiful backdrop. This year’s program boasts veteran filmmakers and Hollywood buzz. But who’ll be on the red carpet? For the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, director Alberto Barbera has prepared a mix of Hollywood productions, European …
Local rights groups condemn Al Jazeera trial verdict
Baher, the only Egyptian journalist, will have no other alternative, the joint statement said
On foreign journalists and criticism â a response to Ahmed Derini in Al-Masry Al-Youm
Derini thinks that critical and foreign journalists want to see Egypt fail before it has had chance to succeed; that they are trying to criticise it into collapse. He does not consider that there could be other motivations behind the work we do
New draft law implements constitutional guarantees of press freedom: Press Syndicate
Experts say journalists still face imprisonment under other laws
Media not nationâs enemy, state not against media: SIS Chairman
We lack media representation abroad due to the austerity policies applied. Majority of attachés, consultants, and media personnel need training, says Abdel-Sadek
Fascism Incorporated: Our fault
When the blood of the other becomes a fathomable reality, fascism is born. I remember well standing among thousands in front of the UN, on 30 June 2013, as we screamed atop our lungs against one dictator, but little did we know we would help usher in a decidedly more bloodthirsty one. All it took …
Activist released after being reportedly detained at airport, forcibly disappeared
âWe are concerned, as innocent people get killed and their bodies thrown in the desert,â says rights group
Journalists fear new anti-terrorism law will affect reporting
Field reporters play the main role in telling the people the truth, says Sinai-based journalist
French student arrested, deported from Egypt for researching 6 April
âThey knew who I was and what I was doing long before the arrest,â says student
Bureaucratic, legal obstacles curb freedom of scientific research: AFTE
Legally, agency must give permission for researchers to conduct field research, says CAPMAS director
Press freedom under scrutiny
Proposed law sets two years in prison penalty for publishing news that contradicts official statements on terrorist attacks
IDF seizes Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Flotilla is second such attempt to break the blockade on Gaza
âFree El-Battawyâ protest at Press Syndicate
State-run Akhbar Al-Youm journalist was arrested on unknown charges Wednesday
Egyptian news outlets self-censor in response to authoritative concerns
More newspapers have been banned since 2013 for controversial critical articles
The cinematic political scene in Al-Sisiâs first year
In Egypt, the past four years since the 25 January Revolution held several overwhelming emotions for people, which differed from pride and happiness to depression and anger. That was definitely translated in films which were and are still being produced.
8 political parties submit Protest Law petition to constitutional court
Popular demands to speed up court decision on lawâs unconstitutionality
Press syndicate calls for freeing journalists
Our goal should be having hope and dream, reads detained journalistâs message from prison
Newspaper’s CEO, Editor-in-Chief, reporter referred to criminal court
Prosecution accuses Al-Bayan newspaper of publishing false news that can terrorise people, and harm public interest
Special edition of Al-Watan newspaper confiscated
The new version modified front-page headline, removed opinion article
NGOs accuse state of corruption, but we don’t look at ourselves: Maat GM
Ayman Okeil discusses postponed elections, and internal politics among Egyptian NGOs
Egyptian journalists celebrate Press Freedom Day in detention
ANHRI condemns Beheira journalistâs arrest
Notes from America: The world is run by ‘generals’
By Ahmed Tharwat Harry S. Truman once said: âThe ‘C’ students run the world.â That was a long time ago, and now the world is run by âGeneralsâ – still âCâ Students – in two different camps. The first camp is usually run by military generals like Saddam, Gaddafi, Nasser, Sadat, Mubarak, Al-Sisi, Mugabe, Barre, …
Al-Masry Al-Youm reporters referred to investigations
Interior Ministry shares a responsibility for material published, says Press Syndicate Head
Police detain human rights figure in radio station raid
Staff at Radio Horytna questioned over political allegiances and news production
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
The Al-Sabbagh killing case, as it happened
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court
53 defence lawyers now involved in Al-Sabbagh killing case
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court
Young political parties and the election game: To play or not to play?
Party members eager to reflect revolutionâs demands for democracy by participating