Latest in Tag: Press freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Press freedom
We celebrate World Press Freedom Day in difficult context: EU foreign policy chief
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said in a statement on Thursday that freedoms of expression and press are threatened around the world, adding, “on this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day in a difficult context for journalism.” Mogherini asserted that attacks against media and journalists …
Spielberg’s ‘The Post’: a cautionary tale of press freedom
Detailing a battle for press freedom at the height of the Watergate scandal, Steven Spielberg’s new movie “The Post” echoes loudly today. It’s also a strong Oscar contender after picking up a best film of 2017 award.In his latest film about the battle by newspapers to publish the leaked Pentagon Papers detailing the US government’s …
Blocking of websites to be resolved within one week: Salama
The Press Syndicate meeting discussed several issues including the recent arbitrary dismissal of journalists
Two months into blocking of websites, more journalists are being cut off
Dozens of journalists reportedly lost their jobs following the blocking of websites since late May
Al-Sisi calls on media to support state and patriotism
The president considered state-supporting media as protective of Egypt, called for creating a âphobiaâ from failure of the state
Salama requests meeting with Prosecutor General over journalistsâ imprisonment in publishing cases
Head of the press syndicate said that journalists have been released on bail, although a verdict should not exceed a fineÂ
Faiek questions basis for recent decision to block websites
56 websites have reportedly been blocked by the state since late May
Journalist accused of violating judiciaryâs “prestige” acquitted
I have never heard of such an accusation before, says former head of the State Council
New round of elections to conclude Press Syndicateâs leadership
Candidates for both presidency and council seats mobilise for journalistsâ votes on 17 March
Press Syndicate leadersâ verdict adjourned to 25 March
Syndicate elections will take place before the verdict is being issued
Freedom of expression in Egypt in 2016: an overviewÂ
AFTE highlights freedom challenges, experts provide their evaluation
There should be a balance in media gag orders to protect the publicâs right to information: AFTE
There were more than a dozen media gag cases in Egypt since the revolution
Parliament passes new media and press institutions law
An independent Supreme Council for Media Organisations should be formed to regulate media and press affairs, according to the law
Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ
Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt
CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisiâs claim on a free press
In a recent interview, the president said âpeople talk as they pleaseâ
Journalists rally in solidarity with sentenced Press Syndicate leaders
In opening speech, syndicate president considers it an honour to be guilty for protecting essential freedoms
Journalists discuss new circumstances at Press Syndicate prior to open meeting Wednesday
Solidarity with syndicate leaders continues as court sets appeal session for 25 December
Journalist Amr Badr recounts Press Syndicate incidents in defence of sentenced leaders
Badr argues that no one was informed of the outstanding arrest warrants, despite inquiries with police stations
Press Syndicate members intended to hide 2 suspects from justice: court verdictâs reasoning
Security reports established that Badr and Al-Saqqa intentionally dragged police into the syndicate to irritate public opinion
Press Syndicate appeals prison verdict against president, board members
Historical verdict against Press Syndicate president and board members sparks condemnation
Press Syndicate president jailed for first time in Egyptâs history
Syndicate leaders receive 2-year prison sentences amid continued government crackdown
Press Syndicate leaders sentenced to 2 years on charges of sheltering wanted suspects
Misdemeanours court orders EGP 10,000 bail, syndicate seeks next steps
173 cases of defamation from July 2013 to August 2016: JATO
9 imprisonment verdicts, 25 fines for conviction, while only 34 were acquitted, according to recent statistical report
Family members voice difficulties in visiting detained journalists El-Battawy, Shawkan
El-Battawy is being held in solitary confinement, while Shawkan was transferred to a different prison for unknown reasons
Police justify raid on El-Tareeq website office as precaution ahead of 11/11: staff
Police forces claimed permits were not required as this inspection is on a âfriendly basisâ, says JATO lawyer
Shawkan allegedly transferred to different prison inside Tora complex
His brother will visit Tora on Monday after failing to visit him last week on the grounds that he was transferred
ONTV channelâs dismissal of host unlawful: JATO
Rania Badawiâs contract was terminated after she criticised the investment minister
Press Syndicate launches âfreedom to the penâ campaign
Family supported campaign decries journalistsâ detentionÂ
106 violations against journalists, more than a dozen behind bars: JATO report
The NGO said security pressure was an obstacle to documenting journalistsâ cases
âEgyptâs human rights shouldnât have western approachâ: Al-Sisi tells US senators
The president has constantly undermined rights and freedomsâ issues; economic and social issues at stake