Latest in Tag: Protest law Highlight
Latest in Tag: Protest law

This time, itâs a moment of defeat: Abdel Fattah
âThis is not just about me. Itâs almost as if itâs a war on a whole generation,â says prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

Are there serious doubts regarding the integrity of presidential elections?
Some friends and relatives are surprised at those who question the integrity of the coming elections and wonder why they keep raising doubts concerning their democracy. And if so, what is the available evidence that the elections will be conducted in an undemocratic atmosphere? The truth is, there is serious doubt-raising evidence concerning the coming …

Abdel Fatah, Abdel Rahman released on bail
Demonstrators accused of protesting without a permit

6 April call for redrafting of Protest Law
Petition opposing the controversial Protest Law says Egyptian security is incapable of handling âdemocratic protestsâ

US condemns abuse of political activists on trial
State Department calls on Egypt government to ensure safety for all detainees

Mahalla textile workersâ strike enters eighth day
Thousands gather as other Kafr Al-Dawar workers join in solidarity
Court upholds charges for four Alexandria detainees
Lawyer says there is still room for appeal but it is a process that will take a very long time

Cairo court sentences 16 protesters to prison
Muslim Brotherhood supporters receive five years with hard labour for violating Protest Law

Beblawi accepts Deputy PMâs resignation
Ashraf Al-Sayed Al-Araby temporarily serves as Minister of Foreign Cooperation and Planning
Amnesty International statement condemns âstate violenceâ and âwidespread repressionâ in Egypt
Human rights watchdog calls for interim authorities to âloosen their stranglehold on civil societyâ

Appeal hearing of activists rescheduled for Thursday
Hearing is postponed for security reasons

Appeal date set for sentenced activists
This comes after the sentencing ignited condemnation and criticism from domestic and international groups

After activistsâ sentencing, US concerned for freedom of assembly in Egypt
Latest criticism of the sentencing of three activists has ignited condemnation and criticism

Protesters march to demand the release of jailed activists
Demonstrators also denounce Protest Law and the killing of activist Bassem Mohsen

Activist sentencing draws domestic and international criticism
Sunday’s verdict of three prominent activists is met with ire among political parties and civil society

Update: Activists sentenced to three years in prison
Maher, Douma and Adel found guilty of ârioting, thuggery, using violence against Abdeen Courthouse security personnel, and protesting without MOIâs approvalâ

Three years in prison for activists
Maher, Douma and Adel found guilty of ârioting, thuggery, using violence against Abdeen Courthouse security personnel, and protesting without MOIâs approval.â

Amnesty calls for release of remaining Shura Council, Abdeen protest detainees
Protest in front of Shura Council was âentirely peacefulâ, says human rights watchdog

Downtown demo flaunts defiance of Protest Law
Protest also calls for the release of Shura council detainees

Alaa Abdel Fattah arrest prompts outcry from human rights groups
The prominent activist risks being tortured in police custody, says Amnesty International

Ministry of Interior warns against protests in violation of the law
This warning comes hours ahead of a scheduled protest by supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi
Arrests for violations of protest law continue
Human Rights Watch condemns police action at Tuesday Shura Council protest

Al-Nour Party chairman calls for withdrawal of Protest Law
UN Secretary General calls on interim government to âconsider amendments to the lawâ
Ashton and Bahaa El-Din sign EUR 90m assistance package
EU foreign policy chief concerned over security forces dispersal of protests and arrests

Thousands demonstrate against Protest Law
Released Shura council detainees file complaints against MOI

Government wavers on Protest Law
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights calls on the government to amend the law

Shura Council protest dispersals show âcontinuation of an oppressive stateâ: Misr Al Qaweya Party
Political groups denounce the attack on peaceful protests and call for the abolishment of the Protest Law

Interior Ministry denies releasing top female activists in desert
24 male detainees face prosecution; rights organisations outraged by arrests

El-Beblawi to form committee to evaluate Protest Law
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights calls on the government to amend the law

NoMilTrials protest dispersed; prominent activists detained
33 arrested inside Shura Council prompts 10 Constituent Assembly members to suspend work; additional protests held in Talaat Harb Square