Egypt to present report on human rights before UPR in Geneva
NHRC elected three states to discuss Egypt’s human rights report during UPR session
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Where does Egypt stand on its commitments to improving human rights?
Despite the president portraying a positive image to the general assembly, a report highlights the disparities between real action and UPR recommendations
What UPR recommendations did Egypt reject?
The rejected recommendations dealt a range of issues such as death penalty, torture, Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, detention facilities, military courts and protest law.
Rights groups sceptical on government’s response to UPR recommendations
Practices prove the contrary, the NGOs say
EOHR expresses concern as deadline passes for NGO registration
Activation of NGO law is “inconsistent with international conventions and the Egyptian constitution”, says rights group
Rights groups protest crackdown on NGOs in Egypt
International human rights groups also call for authorities to repeal “draconian laws” and take adequate action over sexual harassment
Rights groups provide Egyptian government with 100 recommendations on violations
“No progress has been made” in Egypt’s compliance with United Nations commitments, say human rights organisations
Mauritanian leader set to win new term amid poll boycott
The ex-army general has campaigned strongly on his success in fighting armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda at home and in neighbouring Sahel nations.
UPR to address economic and social issues in Egypt
A coalition of 130 organisations to hand a report to UN regarding economic and social conditions in Egypt