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Court upholds 6-month sentences for political activists Douma, Maher, Adel
The court rejected the appeal submitted by the activists, in which they denied the prosecution’s accusation of “verbally assaulting a public officer while on duty”
The mysterious case of falsely imprisoned Ahmed Abdel Rahman
In a different country, it would be a policeman fending off against the assault on women by a hound of rabid civilians dragging them violently in the street in plain view, but this is Egypt. It was a passer-by, an ordinary young citizen from Aswan, who saw women being dragged and beaten by men in …
Egypt’s young activists face crackdown, repression: Amnesty International
“The country has reverted fully to being a police state,” rights group says
Defence lawyer referred to prosecution after accusing judge of bias
Cabinet clashes trial postponed to 22 November
Activist Douma’s trial postponed
Political activist remains in prison despite request for hospitalisation
Hunger strikes see rising use as protest in Egypt’s jails
Soltan has abstained from food for over 150 days.
Activist Ahmed Douma’s trial postponed
Delay for court to investigate confiscated material
Sisi’s ideal first decision: Release the detained youth
By Emad Al-Din Hussein Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was sworn in Sunday and has officially become the country’s president. All eyes have turned to him to pull Egypt out of its unprecedented crisis. Experts and observers have all been talking about what the first decision taken by the new president will be. Most …
Cabinet clashes trial postponed to 11 May
Ahmed Douma, 268 others on trial for 2011 violence
6 April Youth Movement banned
Critics argue that the case did not belong in Cairo Court for Urgent Matters, question how ban will be implemented
Incarcerated 6 April leader calls for international review of Protest Law conviction
Demand is “satirical response” to interim president Adly Mansour’s statement that the Protest Law is in line with international standards
6 April call for redrafting of Protest Law
Petition opposing the controversial Protest Law says Egyptian security is incapable of handling “democratic protests”
US condemns abuse of political activists on trial
State Department calls on Egypt government to ensure safety for all detainees
Secular activists’ appeal postponed – again
Three prominent activists, including the founder of the 6 April Youth Movement, must wait until 10 March to appeal their highly criticised conviction for breaking protest laws
Appeal hearing of activists rescheduled for Thursday
Hearing is postponed for security reasons
Halt ‘politically motivated’ trials: Amnesty International
Rights watchdog condemns upcoming verdict against activists
Rights groups demand investigations into cases of eavesdropping
Civil society organisations call for those who leaked private phone conversations to be held accountable
Activist sentencing draws domestic and international criticism
Sunday’s verdict of three prominent activists is met with ire among political parties and civil society
ECESR raid raises international ire
Rights groups worldwide condemn arrests at NGO
6 April gives Morsy “yellow card”
Youth movement surprises president with rally near presidential palace