Latest in Tag: Freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Freedom
Arab journalists demand media freedom
National Coalition for Media Freedom releases conference statement on media during the Arab Spring
Maspero in crisis: report
The AFTE also claimed former head of the state-run TV sector Essam El-Amir resigned last December because of intervention in the coverage of the presidential palace clashes.
Eleven arrested for attacking FJP memberâs home
Protesters destroyed the main gate and two cars
Egypt blacklisted for violating labour rights
The International Labour Organisation blacklisted Egypt for failing to comply with international agreements
Al-Borhamy to sue security officials
The Salafi leader was stopped by Homeland Security at Borg Al-Arab airport
Commissioners Authority: Information Ministryâs continuation is constitutional
In response to lawsuit, the State Commissioners Authorityâs Saturday report says the Ministry of Information is still in charge of media affairs
ANHRI denounces harsh sentences against protesters
Six protesters were arrested while showing solidarity with detainees and were sentenced to prison
Ahmed Anwar’s trial postponed
Blogger is accused of insulting the Ministry of Interior among other charges
AFTE documents violations against journalists
Information released in line with international celebrations of World Press Freedom Day
Workers plan Labour Day protests
Labourers will march to Shura Council to demand their rights
Cherish freedom
By: Philip Whitfield How do you feed your prejudice? Choosing what bits to read? Or who to hang out with? Itâs an infectious disease. One minute youâre as tolerant as can be, the next youâre ranting about someoneâs views. We are all united in a crisis, says Nancy Taylor, pastor of the Old South Church …
Letters of Freedom
Palestinian Prisoners Week Good Morning, Allow me to break through the spatial dimensions. I send you this letter from my cramped compartment, laced with the breath of those who are experiencing the hardship of real struggle. It has taken me a month to send this letter to you and mail it through the Red Cross, …
NCW condemns Shura Councilâs criticism of womenâs document
National Council for Women addresses the Shura Councilâs attack on the UNâs declaration against violence towards women
Independent trade unions call for mass demonstrations in Tahrir
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions says the upcoming demonstration includes more than just labour issues
How the prosecution has helped Bassem Youssef
By Nick Gjorvad It is rare to hear someone say that a court summons could be viewed in a positive light. However, Bassem Youssefâs recent interrogation by Egyptâs Prosecutor Generalâs Office may bring with it some benefits for his cause. Youssefâs satirical television show has criticised several political figures for quite some time, especially Islamists …
Lawsuit against top information officials calls for transparency
Media and rights studies group files a lawsuit calling for transparency in radio stations creation process
Reform in Egypt ânot without difficultiesâ
The European Commission released a report on Wednesday assessing Egyptâs transition to democracy
Brotherhood not infiltrating ministry: information minister
Information Minister Abdel-Maqsoud denies claims of increased Brotherhood presence, rumours of selling Maspero
The ‘insult’ of political criticism
By Nick Gjorvad Few would argue against the maxim that freedom of speech is one of the foundational pillars on which democracy rests. Freedom of speech is widely understood to include speech concerning government officials, which may be critical or even demeaning of an officialsâ performance. While the lines between unfounded slander and legitimate criticism …
Administrative Court rules to ban YouTube for 30 days
Rights group demand court to reconsider decision saying the ban limits personal freedoms
Family blames police for death of suspected torture victim
Human rights group providing support to family of man said to have died in police custody
Protest in solidarity with journalists
Journalists gather outside the Press Syndicate as one journalist gets handed a five year prison term, while another is tried by the military
Daily News Egypt picks 10 In-Focus features
Ten of our best features in 2012
From the other side
Suharto in Cairo
Non-Islamists suspend Constituent Assembly membership
Over 20 members to withdraw if demands unmet
From the other side
Judges and the Rule of Law
We will not be silenced
Do the Muslim Brotherhood and our president intend to imitate oppressive regimes and scare us into silence?
Satirical play targeted by censors
Concerns over freedom of expression in Egypt rise
Human chain to denounce infringement of creativity
Musicians and activists respond to cancelled concert
Call for unified action
Statement released by 20 parties and movements demands dissolution of Constituent Assembly