Latest in Tag: HRW Highlight
Latest in Tag: HRW
Arab Parliament accuses HRW of distorting human rights situation in region
Organisation’s information based on lies and misinformation, says Al-Asoumi
Egypt denies HRW’s report on ‘Sinai 2018’ operation
Organisation called for western countries to stop military support to Egypt
SIS denounces HRW claims over mistreatment of an Egyptian-American citizen in police custody
“The watchdog ignored SIS’s statements regarding Hassan case,” SIS says
HRW report unprofessional in methodology, accuracy: governmental bodies
The interviewed subjects in the HRW report are affiliated to the MB, says the SIS
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to hold meetings to discuss HRW reports
The meetings will discuss Egypt’s response to the reports and will set up plan for local and foreign visits
HRW condemns alleged storming of Borg El-Arab prison by security forces
The statement explained that security forces allegedly stormed into prison cells after prisoners protested against their poor conditions
HRW, Amnesty International statements on church bombing show tolerance of terrorism: Foreign ministry spokesperson
Both organisations blamed lack of progress in preventing sectarian tension prior to IS claiming responsibility
HRW, Amnesty International call on Egypt to lift arbitrary travel bans
12 activists have been barred from travelling since 2013, the two international organisations said in a joint statement
HRW condemns closure of regime-opposing channels in Turkey
The channels’ closure is based on a governmental decree released in July
‘We are in tombs’: HRW’s report on Muslim Brotherhood members suffering in Scorpion prison
The prison has been described as a death camp by human rights advocates, inmates’ relatives, and local NGOs
Parliament member refuses to backtrack from comments supporting FGM
HRW calls on Egypt to enact harder penalties on FGM practitioners
58-year-old prisoner dies in detention in Alexandria
The Ministry of Interior’s detention centres are criticised for their lack of medical facilities
HRW calls on parliament to investigate Rabaa Al-Adaweya mass killings, compensate families
Human Rights Watch describes Rabaa Al-Adaweya dispersal as worst mass killing in modern history
Banning Nazra’s director from travelling is part of an ongoing repression of civil society: HRW
A national security officer attempted to interrogate Mozn Hassan at the airport
HRW: Scale of crackdown on Ethiopia’s Oromo ‘unprecedented’
In a new report, Human Rights Watch is calling on the Ethiopian government to launch an investigation into the treatment of the Oromo people. Hundreds have been killed during months of protests against a re-zoning plan.
HRW calls on Egyptian authorities to release Taher Mokhtar, his two roommates
The statement alleges that Mokhtar’s arrest is tied to his work documenting medical negligence and health violations inside prisons
HRW urges Egypt to legalise independent trade unions on International Workers Day
Protecting workers’ rights to independently organise is a basic right not a luxury, says deputy director of the rights watchdog
HRW, Amnesty decry police clampdown on Monday protests
Anyone detained for peacefully protesting should be released, says Amnesty International
HRW condemns possible closure of El Nadeem Centre
The centre may face closure for purported violations
HRW calls on Al-Sisi to condemn Justice Minister’s calls to incitement
In his first televised interview, Al-Zind advocates killing Muslim Brotherhood members
Egypt pushes for Yemen peace talks as conflict continues to kill civilians
Talks are useless if violence does not stop, Houthi member says
Most Syrian refugee children in Turkey are not in school: HRW
Over 400,000 Syrian refugee children in Turkey are not being educated, Human Rights Watch has said in a new report. Lack of schooling puts a whole generation in jeopardy and threatens to push more refugees to Europe. The 62-page report released by Human Rights Watch on Monday has called for Turkey and the international community …
Court upholds innocence of 17 Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh witnesses over protesting
Defendants were initially acquitted of illegal protest charges on 23 May; prosecution filed an appeal on the acquittal
Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai
HRW report on violations coincided cabinet’s statement regarding Sinai security operations
68 unresolved cases of forced disappearances since July 2013: AOHR report
Hundreds forcibly disappeared since 25 January Revolution, in addition to disappearances that occurred before revolution without precise figures, says report
Muslim Brotherhood calls for protests are betrayal to country, religion: Endowments Minister
Friday marks second anniversary of Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda Square sit-ins dispersal
Shawkan’s trial further delayed to 17 August for ‘security reasons’
Critically ill photojournalist completes 720 days behind bars
Egypt violating its own laws: HRW
Recent report focuses on forced disappearances through security forces
HRW slams Israeli authorities for treatment of detained minors
New report condemns unnecessary violence as well as flaws in interrogation system
Counter measures to threats should respect rights, rule of law: Rights groups
Extensive analysis and reactions by different groups continue amid tense political climate following Barakat’s killing