Latest in Tag: press syndicate Highlight
Latest in Tag: press syndicate

Rift widens between journalists over Press Syndicate’s demands
Two fronts of journalists call for emergency General Assembly meeting, one to oppose list of demands and the other to validate support

In Video: Journalists draw graffiti at the press syndicate
Journalists draw graffiti at the press syndicate, “journalist dignity is red line” Video by Asmaa Gamal Editin by Omar Korashi

Parliament to discuss the press vs interior ministry stand-off on Sunday
Ministry stops sending press releases to journalists

2 journalists investigated by prosecution for breaching media gag
The journalist, Samia Farouk, wrote an article about a lawsuit filed at the Administrative Judiciary to contest the media gag the prosecutor general issued on Tuesday over the case in which journalists Amr Badr and Mahmoud Al-Saqa stand trial

In Cartoon: No Media gags, Freedom for Press

In Video: Journalists’ “uprising” vs. regime supporters
Video by Asmaa Gamal Editing by Omar Korashi

Press Syndicate calls upon newspapers to black out front pages for Sunday issues
In a related incident, Ministry of Interior stopped sending its daily newsletters to registered journalists

In Cartoon: The Storming of Press Syndicate

NCHR calls on state authorities to respect Press Syndicate’s freedoms
The council held a meeting to review the Press Syndicate situation and its annual report

Anti-police stance marks unprecedented decisions in historic journalist gathering
Defying Special Forces, informants, and violent pro-police protesters, journalists chant against police brutality and demand apology from the presidency

Pro-government protesters assault journalist Khalid Dawood
Two police officers saved me from death, says Khalid

German ambassador astonished by security’s storming of Press Syndicate
The lack of respect for human rights will negatively affect investment and stability, says German Ambassador to Egypt
In Pictures: Riot police prevents journalists from entering street leading to Press Syndicate
Photos by Ahmed Al-Malky
In Pictures: Pro-police protesters attempt to drown out journalists’ demands
Photos by Asmaa Gamal

Interior Ministry ‘mistakenly’ reveals its plan to counter Press Syndicate’s actions
The ministry’s email to journalists included an internal memo with instructions on how to handle the media’s presentation of security raid on the Press Syndicate

Press syndicate defies siege, vows escalation
A General Assembly is to be held on Wednesday, as police continue to surround the syndicate and harass journalists and individuals coming to show solidarity

US urges Egypt to uphold freedom of expression after Press Syndicate stormed
Law regulating assembly should be brought in line with the Egyptian Constitution, says EU

Political powers consider security storming of Press Syndicate ‘unprecedented’
Doctors, engineers and lawyers syndicates declare solidarity and demand prompt investigation

Arrested journalists staged plot against state: prosecution
Dozens of journalists are continuing their indefinite strike, as syndicate officials call upon local newspapers to show solidarity

Journalist, press advocate Amr Badr put behind bars
Badr, an Egyptian journalist who is known for his critical stance against the regime, was editor-in-chief of El Tahrir newspaper between 2011 and 2013

Twist arises over legality of police storming the Press Syndicate
The syndicate’s council announced that the board would stage an indefinite strike until Minister of Interior Magdy Abdul Ghaffar is dismissed from his post
In Pictures: Press Syndicate’s board to stage indefinite strike until the minister of interior resigns
Photos by Asmaa Gamal

Update: Press Syndicate’s board to stage indefinite strike until the minister of interior resigns
The Ministry of Interior has stated that the two journalists “surrendered willingly”, as a police force of eight officers entered the syndicate to arrest them

Journalists begin sit-in outside Press Syndicate following Friday police raids
Security forces attempted to arrest Amr Badr and Moahmoud Al-Saqa from their private residencies on Friday at dawn
In Pictures: Journalists protest once more at Press Syndicate for ‘dignity’
The protests came after security forces blocked their access to the syndicate and dozens of journalists were assaulted and detained while covering Monday protests

Press Syndicate files complaint against Interior Minister for assaults against journalists
At least 46 journalists targeted, harassed, detained during security crackdown for Monday’s protests

Egyptian national newspapers’ future between crisis and potential
Press Syndicate seminar addresses issues related to decline in circulation, heavy debts burdening the industry, and internal mismanagement

Press Syndicate seminar addresses journalists’ role amid Egypt’s war on terrorism
Media responsibility versus media accountability: journalists

Press Syndicate launches general conference
Discussion forums to be held on status of the press and media

Hundreds gather at Press Syndicate to protest Sanafir, Tiran’s sovereignty transfer
Security forces arrested nine protesters in Ain Shams while reporters were banned from entering Tahrir Square amid heavy riot police presence