Latest in Tag: torture Highlight
Latest in Tag: torture

Despite international support, Egypt continues to discount EU parliament resolution
Head of parliament delegation promises âevidence-supported response to EU claims on deteriorated human rights conditionsâ

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

EU parliament did not accuse Egyptâs security apparatus in Guilio Regeni case: FEP
Party announced that chairman will meet with local EU representative, in press conference held to address the EU parliament resolution

CPJ calls to realease Al-Badil journalist amid torture claims
Anwar was arrested 10 days ago, his detention location is unknown

Rights’ lawyer accused of managing ‘illegal organisation’
Lawyer Negad El-Borai previously summoned for interrogation over anti-torture draft bill

El Nadeem Centre receives warrant for closure
Doctors announce they will continue working, condemn ministerial position

Third officer in murder case to hear verdict 27 March
Court previously acquitted officers of 15-year imprisonment for torturing Sayed Belal to death

One-month anniversary of Giulio Regeniâs death commemorated by embassy sit-in
Egyptian authorities reiterate denial of involvement in mysterious disappearance, killing of student

Al-Mesryoonâs deputy chief editor walks free
Court adjourns trial of photojournalist Omar Abdel Maqsoud and brothers
Supporters of slain driver chant against police, as Al-Sisi asserts legal confrontation of police brutality
Tens of mourners chanted against “police are thugs”, in front of the Cairo Security Directorate

Italy awaits Egyptian report on Regeni case
We could all face the same âgruesome fateâ, says AUC student

Holding perpetuators of torture abuse accountable difficult but not impossible
Unless prosecution authority seriously investigates incidents, nearly impossible to collect evidence, says human rights lawyer

Torture; a scar in the soul
Egyptâs smart in-detention torture system: permanent disabilities, little physical traces

Police officer handed 7-year sentence for beating citizen to death
The officer, along with five lower ranking officers, were convicted for raiding a citizenâs home and beating him to death

267 cases of extrajudicial killing in 2015: AOHR report
UK-based watchdog criticises practices by security forces and judiciary

NCHR calls on interior ministry to abide by Code of Criminal Procedure
The council says it is monitoring the forced disappearance cases

Officer sentenced to 5 years for âbeating detainee to deathâ
Like all documented torture cases, the preliminary report by officials stated âcirculatory failureâ as cause of death

9 policemen referred to court for torturing man to death
The decision was made after a medical report, issued last week, revealed fractures to Shabebâs neck and back that resulted in his spinal cord being severed

Fourth detainee dies in police detention this week
NGO calls for press conference to address âpolice violationsâ

Shubra torture case becomes âmedia warâ: Defence Lawyer
Interior ministry posted video Saturday of female detaineeâs torture claims denied by her lawyer and aunt

Interior ministry asserts respect for human rights following torture allegations
Minister Abdel Ghaffar discusses latest developments in the police apparatus

Prosecutor renews detention of 4 policemen over torture charges
Talaat Shabeb died during his detention at El-Awameya Police Station. A medical report was issued Thursday revealing fractures to Shabebâs neck and back that resulted in his spinal cord being severed

4 policemen detained in Luxor on torture charges
Medical report shows death due to injures to neck and back

Court upholds sentences against Al-Beltagy, Hegazy for torture
The pair were convicted of torturing lawyer during the 2011 Revolution

Obama White House ‘in violation of’ Anti-Torture Convention
Human Rights Watch has called on the Obama administration to launch a new and credible investigation into Bush-era CIA torture. The White House has so far failed to comply with international law, the group said. A year has passed since the US Senate released the summary of a still classified report detailing CIA torture of …

In Cartoon: Conspiracy theory of torture

Incident of torture reported in Shubra police station
Female detainee was tortured then released on Sunday following a complaint to the interior minister

Family reports “forced disappearance” of youth
Sherif El-Afifi was arrested from his house in Nahia last Thursday, says sister

No tolerance with individual police violations: Interior Ministry
Ministerial statement responds to police torture claims

Policemen to stand trial for torturing citizen
Forensic Medicine Authority reportedly confirmed electrocution torture marks on victim