Latest in Tag: Freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Freedom
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 …
Freedom matters – even in a poor and uninformed nation
By Mohammed Nosseir Freedom is, and will continue to be, the most important attribute not only of genuinely democratic nations, but also of a peopleâs development and progress. Freedom is a gift from God that people can enjoy without burdening their respective governments. Yet autocratic rulers, who usually believe that they are right, are unable to …
Egypt second in the world for arrested journalists: Reporters Without Borders
âPolitical situation does not justify President Al-Sisiâs repressive policies,â says watchdog
Muslim Brotherhood faces pressure in Jordan
King Abdulla says group âhijacked the Arab Springâ, Brotherhood deputy leader to face military trial later this month
Government performance under Al-Sisi could be better: Saad Eddin Ibrahim
Long pre-trial detention periods one of the current political flaws, says secretary general of the Ibn Khaldoun Centre in Cairo
What happened to Egypt’s NGOs?
Civil society groups continue to operate after registration deadline, despite challenges
International journalists show solidarity with Egyptian colleagues
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists reject recent pledge by major newspaper editors to support government’s rhetoric
President appoints new deans to 7 university faculties
Decisions in line with legal amendments made by the president, allowing him to appoint university staff
Al Jazeera appeals against ban
Administrative Court has banned news outlet three times on accusations of lack of neutrality
Rights groups protest crackdown on NGOs in Egypt
International human rights groups also call for authorities to repeal “draconian laws” and take adequate action over sexual harassment
ANHRI calls for release of Saudi woman rights activist
Souad Al-Shammary was arrested for a tweet calling Saudi society “male-dominant”
Gag on media freedom victory for terrorism: Egyptian journalists
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists have signed an online statement released Sunday rejecting a recent agreement between the editors in chief of several major Egyptian newspapers, in which they vowed to support the governmentâs anti-terrorism rhetoric. The journalists condemned âthe repudiation of freedom of opinion and expressionâ inherent in the agreement between the newspaper editors, calling …
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
ANHRI condemns cut-off on live talk show
The ministries of Housing and Education both say they had no involvement in the decision to take the show off the air
Endowments ministry inspectors granted right of civilian arrests
Ministry is trying to hold religious entities in its grip: Researchers
Journalists join forces with hunger strikers
Hunger strikers call for release of prisoners under Protest Law
Journalist who shot âHelwan Brigadesâ video arrested
Ministry of Interior says it located her âhiding placeâ in an Alexandria apartment
Egyptian government serves political Islam: EIPR
Official Islamic scholars aim to face extremist thought, but state uses authoritarian grip against those defying religious discourse, says human rights organisation
Ministry of Endowments vows to confront extremism, atheism
Endowments and culture ministers say confronting terrorist organisations is common goal
NGO condemns assault on journalist by Al-Ahram security
The journalist staged a sit-in in objection to his suspension, but Al-Ahram chairman says he was never hired
FJP condemns overturning ban on Mubarak party members in upcoming elections
Supreme Administrative Court looks into possible ban of FJPâs activities
Executive interference in drafting media laws is inadmissible: Press Syndicate
The syndicate says constitutionally, it is the only body allowed to discuss media laws
Parties call for reviewing controversial legislations
Egyptâs international position and reputation should be a priority, says Free Egyptians Party
Criticism and difference of opinion no longer allowed: Alaa Al Aswany
The writer says he will no longer publish with private newspaper Al-Masry Al-Youm
NGOs raise human rights concerns before UNHRC
Number of issues raised including judiciary,recent court decisions and freedom of expression during election time
Rights group calls to stop contempt of religion trials
EIPR says growing frequency of contempt of religion trials undermines citizenship and guarantees for religious freedoms
Protest Law to be appealed before SCC
An NGO and a law centre had both filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the infamous law
EIPR criticises restricting religious freedom of expression
Government does not protect rights and freedoms, says researcher
Alaa Abdel Fattah and othersâ prison sentence widely condemned
Abdel Fattahâs sisters protest the sentence outside the presidential palace; verdict described by Amnesty as âoutrageous travesty of Justiceâ
Further congratulatory phone calls to Al-Sisi on inauguration
Italian and American presidents congratulate Al-Sisi as he assumes presidency