Tag: AFTE

Precautionary measures renewed for released ‘Street Children’ band members

Defendants not yet referred to trial, must present themselves at police station…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Court upholds 1-year jail term for man who burned Islamic teachings

Calling for an Islamic revolution in March, the man stood in front…

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Violations against freedoms reach highest levels under Al-Sisi rule: AFTE

Hostility between authorities, press has reached unprecedented levels so far in 2016,…

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Violations of academic freedoms continued in 2015/2016: AFTE

Students faced security measures, suspension in issues related to freedom of expression

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Proposed amendments to Protest Law look to defend freedoms, release prisoners

Without political will, these amendments to the Protest Law will not be…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Citizen detained for burning Islamic teachings in front of Al-Azhar

Charges of ‘contempt of religion’ continue despite widespread calls for law to…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

MP Haitham Al-Hariri supports AFTE lawsuit’s against parliament

Lawsuit concerning broadcast of parliamentary sessions was postponed to 5 March

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Ahmed Nagy: the widening chasm between constituted authority and ad hoc governance

The constitution allows for freedom of expression, but in practice, the state…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

‘Anti-torture t-shirt detainee’ Mahmoud Hussein in ‘urgent need’ of surgery: Brother

Following his release, Hussein’s brother Tito visited Hussein in jail; called for…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki