Latest in Tag: journalism Highlight
Latest in Tag: journalism

Journalistsâ detention, electronic press among upcoming challenges: Qallash
âThe syndicate stood still for [a long period] and is capable of more,â says new Press Syndicate head

Egyptâs Press Syndicate: Struggle for journalism since 19th century
The syndicate celebrates 74th anniversary
Detained photojournalist exposes Abou Zaabal prisonâs alleged torture practices
Gamal Ziada writes from jail: âI saw death. I blame human rights groupsâ silenceâ

Amnesty International urges Egyptian officials to drop Shawkan charges
Photojournalist has spent 550 days in detention without trial, says international rights watchdog

Court postpones Al Jazeera trial to 8 March
Defence lawyers make their claims in next court hearing

Photojournalist Shawkanâs detention extended indefinitely
Abu Zeid has already spent 552 days in jail without trial

âIn Harmâs Pathâ reveals secrets of Al-Qaedaâs 9/11 plans
Yousry Fouda describes the details of his interview with the organisers of the attacks, and the other side of ISIS

Jailed Al Jazeera journalist demands more effort from Canadian government
Anyone can become a victim of political turbulence in Egypt, says Fahmy

Press Syndicate chairman’s controversial statements shed light on press dilemma
âInheritedâ press law âoutdatedâ and âsuspendedâ: Experts

Egypt second in the world for arrested journalists: Reporters Without Borders
âPolitical situation does not justify President Al-Sisiâs repressive policies,â says watchdog

Arab Investigative Journalism forum held in Jordan
Conference included focus on situation of journalism in Egypt

The fading faces of opposition media under Al-Sisiâs Egypt
Egyptian media formed Al-Sisi’s personality cult and is constantly emphasising the fight against âterrorismâ

Al-Sisi stresses independence of judiciary in Al Jazeera case
President says foreign journalists guilty of crimes should be deported

Rights group demands justice for reporters killed in Egypt
ANHRI holds police responsible for the death of five journalists

Al-Jazeera ruling âdisturbing sign for the future of the Egyptian pressâ: Rights groups
Local and international rights groups quick to condemn âpolitically orchestratedâ trial

Detention renewed for hunger-striking journalist
Elshamy, hundreds of others handed 45 more days in prison without charges

Journalistâs hunger strike ongoing
New letter from prison contradicts NCHR report
Detention renewed for FJP journalist
Abdel Rahman Shaheen has been in custody without charges for three months

Reporters Without Borders beseeches Al-Sisi to ensure freedoms enshrined in constitution
It is the presidentâs responsibility to ensure journalists receive the protection they need, says media freedom watchdog

CPJ asks Al-Sisi to address press freedom
Media advocate troubled by the state of journalism in Egypt

International Press Institute urges future president to protect journalists
Statement also calls for release of detained, charged journalists

Release Elshamy immediately: Amnesty International
Human rights watchdog demands hunger-striking journalistâs release after being moved to solitary confinement

Al Jazeeraâs Elshamy could âdie within a few daysâ: Doctor
Journalist in critical condition as hunger strike reaches 111 days

Al-Jazeera trial and Ukraine abduction set dark tone for World Press Freedom day
By James Rodgers The outrage is palpable across the centuries. In the first issue of his provocative newspaper The North Briton, John Wilkes championed the âliberty of the pressâ. It was âthe terror of all bad ministers; for their dark and dangerous designs, or their weakness, inability, and duplicity, have thus been detected.â Wilkes was …

One student dead, two journalists wounded at Cairo University
Reports indicate live ammunition was used during dispersal; Ministry of Interior denies claims
Fact-checking journalism gains momentum
AFP – The facts are the focus as part of a trend in journalism spreading from the United States to many places around the world. Journalists have always faced up to facts, but a new wave of fact-checking journalism has gained prominence in the past decade to counter misleading or outrageous claims of political figures. …

US reiterates call to release Al-Jazeera journalists
Journalists around the world rally in support of detained colleagues in Egypt on their 100th day of detention

Al-Dostour editor in chief resigns in wake of reporter’s death
Resignation follows a photojournalist strike condemning dangerous conditions

Photojournalists hold one-day strike
Participants decry dangerous conditions under which they operate
Verdict date set for âAl-Sisi leaksâ trial
Human rights organisation ANHRI asserts its rejection of the continued trial of civilians before military tribunals