Latest in Tag: Prisons Highlight
Latest in Tag: Prisons
Interior Ministry denies abuse in prisons as torture allegations surface
Ministry says such claims are untrue, vows to pursue legal steps
Interior Ministry responds to controversial reports on Egyptian prisons
SIS released a video showing âreal conditionsâ of inmates in Tora prison
Prosecutors inspect 25 prisons in Egypt
Prosecutors conducted on Monday an inspection campaign of 25 prisons across Egypt, state-media reported. On Tuesday, Prosecutor General Nabil Sadek issued a statement saying he has given orders to conduct sudden inspections of prisons and police stations, which aims at reinforcing law and equality before the law, as well as the protection of citizensâ rights. …
Egyptâs faculties of punishment: prisons and police stations
While the Ministry of Interior published a propaganda video last month about the âinstitution of prisonsâ showing well dressed and content âresidents,â thousands of inmates and individuals are complaining about inhumane treatment and living conditions in police stations and prisons. The Egyptian state has consistently refused to acknowledge any violations in prisons and police stations, …
New prisons that guarantee decent life for inmates to be established: head of Prisons Authority
Interior Ministry is following new policy focused towards rehabilitation, says head of Prisons Authority
âThere is room for everyoneâ inside Egyptâs prisons: ANHRI
In-depth research shows distribution of prisons across Egypt, estimating number of current prisoners at 106,000
Medical negligence claims another political prisoner in Damietta
Ibrahim Salem Hashish was accused of killing protesters and arrested in July 2015
Parliamentâs Human Rights Committee and NCHR: two legitimate human rights bodies obstructed
As the state and its affiliates remain reluctant to discuss human rights, the space for conversation on the topic dissipates
Solitary confinement: New wave of condemnations takes to social media platforms
Dozens of political activists further criticised prolonged solitary confinement for imprisoned counterparts
Maadi prosecutor releases 3 illegally held detainees from police custody
The Maadi prosecution head inspected the police station after several complaints
NCHR awaits Interior Ministryâs approval to visit prisons in Ramadan
The council only visits prisons decided on by the ministry, says NoahÂ
Court renews detention of âYouth of 25 Januaryâ defendants for 15 days
Four defendants were earlier released, remaining six are still in detention
Prisoners remain in peril of poor conditions amid lack of accountability mechanisms: EIPR
Law student Al-Ansary referred to trial Sunday after 70 days of detention
UN recommends committee inspect human rights conditions inside Egypt’s prisons
Egypt denies alleged violations, criticises EU and US
Interior Ministry continues to deny torture inside prisons, enforced disappearances
The National Council for Human Rights said it has received complaints from families about the disappearance of 228 people
NCHR delegation calls to enhance living conditions, infrastructure of Port Said Prison
The delegation met with prisoners and detainees in a bid to survey conditions
NCHR demands to visit prisons, police stations across Egypt
This will be first time the council visits police station since its foundation
Ministry of Interior to allow âexceptionalâ visits for prisoners
Families of prisoners held in the Tora maximum security prison said they have only been allowed to visit their family members, and provide them with blankets and medication since mid December, following a ban that lasted several months
Egypt willing to counter any human rights violations: Presidency
Al-Sisi reviews human rights progress with NCHR president
Interior Ministry denies banning winter clothes in Torah Prison
Families of Torah maximum security prisoners reported that visits were also banned
Borg Al-Arab detainee âslowly dyingâ amid reluctance to provide medical treatment
Abdel Karim is dealing with complications due to a cardiac blood clot
Local rights group put detaineeâs condition under spotlight
Halim has developed epileptic fits due to electrocution, says ECRF
Egypt objects to âfallacies, exaggerationsâ in US human rights report
We need to take a stand against mass trials, says NCHR member
Al-Sisi is pushing Egypt away from democracy: US report
White House report suggests democratic progress bears no influence on US military aid
96 students take final exams from prison
The nationwide exams kicked off Saturday
NCHR report condemns Sinai terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood
Despite condemning pre-trial detention and military trials, journalists say report âtoo gentleâ on state authorities
Former Muslim Brotherhood MP dies in prison
Former MP suffered from hepatic encephalopathy and did not receive appropriate medical treatment, says FJP
Prisoner faces death in Mansoura police station: Relatives
Teenager Mazen Hamza is suffering from a salivary gland infection, and has been denied medical care
Prosecution to investigate torture of âSuez terrorist cellâ defendants
Accused argued they were subjected to torture in Borg Al-Arab prison
NCHR inspects Abu Za’abal prison
The visit follows several torture complaints from political detaineesâ families