Latest in Tag: HRW Highlight
Latest in Tag: HRW
Official condemnations of new death sentences for Brotherhood leaders
The verdict should be reviewed only by judicial entities, says Egyptian lawyer
Egypt should halt 2002 Law on Associations immediately: HRW
T en international human rights organisations issue report condemning Egyptian authorities’ measures
PM arrives in South Africa in Al-Sisiâs place
Legal group that filed case against Al-Sisi said they would have gone to court for an urgent arrest warrant had Al-Sisi attended the summit
Homosexualsâ ongoing acceptance struggle increases as government crackdown tightened
Over 95 people were arrested in Egypt for same-sex conduct or gender expression between July 2013 and December 2014, says HRW
HRW calls on EU not to endanger lives in military action against smugglers
EU increasingly criticised for placing more efforts on militarising Mediterranean rather than saving migrants’ lives
Egypt condemns comments on Morsiâs death sentence
Misr Al-Qawia, Turkish President Erdogan strongly condemned rulings, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern
Lawyers prohibited from visiting detained minors: NGO
Article 53 of lawyerâs code grants authorised lawyers the right to visit anyone detained in public prisons at any time
Evidence of cluster munitions used in Yemen: HRW
Rights group accuses coalition of dropping the banned munitions near villages, violating US export policy
71 sentenced to life imprisonment on post-Rabaa violence charges
Two minors sentenced to 10 years
Morsiâs trial âbadly flawedâ: HRW
Prosecutorsâ neglect of the deaths of Brotherhood supporters and disregard of security forcesâ failure to intervene undermines justice, says watchdog
Verdict on closure of HRW headquarters to be issued 19 May
Although HRW does not currently have offices in Egypt, the verdict would still serve to âundermine the groupâs presence in Egyptâ, says lawyer
At least 11 killed during first day of bombing Sanaa: HRW
Al-Houthi says he will form two committees to counter military intervention
Governmental abuse of children still rampant in Egypt: Human Rights Watch
Missive from HRW argues that advances in the rights of children are slow
Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh killer in custody: Prosecution
Defendantâs identity to be revealed within days, says prosecutor
Interior ministry to release 312 prisoners
Initiative part of ministryâs emphasis on ârespecting human rightsâ
Verdict against FGM not enough: HRW
Sentences will deter families and doctors, says women’s rights activist
HRW lambasts Egypt’s prisons for deaths, torture
“Authorities are more aggressive when it comes to detained political activists,” says lawyer
NGO requests permission to appeal constitutionality of presidential decree on vital facilities
Hundreds have been referred to military courts since the decree was issued in late October
Photojournalist Shawkan describes ‘endless nightmare’ from behind bars
Freelance photojournalist has managed to send an open letter from prison
ANHRI demands transparency on American analystâs deportation
Former diplomat was due to speak at Egyptian Council of Foreign Affairs conference, but was denied entry at airport
Court to hear prosecutionâs appeal on FGM death case
13-year-old girl died during FGM operation, father and doctor are accused on the case
NGO to move international programmes abroad due to âwar on civil societyâ
Award-winning, Cairo-based CIHRS says human rights organisations face ongoing threats
UN expresses concern over ‘increasing polarisation’ in Egypt
Egyptian authorities should ensure that “excessive use of force” is not exercised on peaceful protestors, says UN
WHO demands end to âvirginity testsâ
Recent WHO handbook states “there is no place for virginity testing” and it has “no scientific validity”
HRW condemns death sentence over Facebook posts in Iran
Defendant may face execution, human rights organisation says
56 judges suspended over âBrotherhood supportâ
Judges referred to the disciplinary committee for signing pro-Morsi statement
Rafah crossing closed indefinitely after deadly Sinai attacks
Al-Sisi says government “ready to take action to solve the problem on the Egypt-Gaza border at the roots”
Al-Sisi stresses independence of judiciary in Al Jazeera case
President says foreign journalists guilty of crimes should be deported
Rights group urges Gaza donors to end Israeli blockade
Human Rights Watch calls Israeli, Egyptian blockade of Gaza “collective punishment”
Rights group condemns arrest of Rabaa Al-Adaweya witness
Human Rights Watch says former professor was beaten and his home raided