Latest in Tag: Hossam Bahgat Highlight
Latest in Tag: Hossam Bahgat
Despite frozen assets, I will continue my work against the state’s violations: Gamal Eid
Anger arose over the recent court decision that froze the assets of several key human rights activists, as it was seen as another blow to the NGO community
Court order freezes assets of Hossam Bahgat, Gamal Eid, other 3 NGO heads
The North Cairo Criminal Court ordered on Saturday that the assets of five human rights activists and non-governmental organisation (NGO) members, including renowned journalist Hossam Bahgat and lawyer Gamal Eid, be frozen in connection with reopening the “NGOs foreign funding” case of 2011. The court ordered that the assets of Eid and Bahgat, as well …
Court postpones for third time ruling on lawsuit to freeze Bahgat and Eid’s assets
Three other defendants are now involved in the case
NGO funding case and Egyptian state impunity: interview with Hossam Bahgat
20 April will be a strong indicator in predicting the outcome of the 2011 case, says Bahgat
Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
‘Foreign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rights’ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Solidarity, condemnations follow researcher’s arrest
There is a major defect when it comes to security investigation apparatuses and agencies entrusted with levelling charges, says El-Balshy
Hossam Bahgat speaks on his arrest by military prosecution
The journalist said he had to sign a statement saying he was not physically or psychologically abused during his arrest period
Hossam Bahgat released, press freedom still bleak
63 more journalists are still behind bars since 2013: ANHRI
Foreign ministry denounces UN statements on journalist arrest
The arrest of Hossam Bahgat has sparked worldwide concerns
Detention of Hossam Bahgat sparks anger
The arrest was condemned by Amnesty international, the Press Syndicate, and the Committee to Protect Journalists
Hossam Bahgat: Once a defender, now a defendant
Award winning human rights activist behind bars for “reporting”
Military Prosecution orders detention of journalist
Hossam Bahgat was summoned by Military Intelligence for questioning Sunday
Investigative journalist summoned by Military Intelligence
Hossam Bahgat is a founder of the EIPR, and contributor to Mada Masr since 2014
Activists file complaint against 76 media entities
“Human rights activists are a source of nuisance for suppressive regimes”
Torture Stats and Officials’ Comments
Despite reports and documented incidents on torture at the hands of Security Forces, Egypt officials still not giving the issue any attention
Minister of justice denies systematic torture by Ministry of Interior
The minister’s comment was made during a meeting of the committee tasked to draft the Information Act
Egyptian activist Hossam Bahgat receives HRW award
CAIRO: An Egyptian activist has been awarded the Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary activism by Human Rights Watch (HRW) in recognition of his work defending civil rights and personal freedoms in Egypt. HRW describes Hossam Bahgat, director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), as a “leading voice against the prosecution and harassment …