Tag: ECESR

Human rights group condemns ‘attack’ on Kom Al-Deka detainees

Security forces allegedly fired tear gas into a dorm full of minors,…

Ali Omar Ali Omar

IMF’s Egypt strategy ill-suited to realities on the ground: ECESR

Regional economic experts say fund’s demands for near-term subsidy cuts not viable

Adam Koppeser Adam Koppeser

Mahalla textile workers’ strike enters eighth day

Thousands gather as other Kafr Al-Dawar workers join in solidarity

Ali Omar Ali Omar

Spinning and weaving workers at Kafr Al-Dawar strike in solidarity with Mahalla workers

Mahalla company losses range between EGP 15m to EGP 20m, Mahalla commissioner…

AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah

Secular activists’ appeal postponed – again

Three prominent activists, including the founder of the 6 April Youth Movement,…

AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah

26 labour protests during the first half of January: ECESR

Eight protests related to doctors’ strike

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Alaa Abdel Fattah’s family condemns sentence

"The trial is a sham and the sentence is obviously politicised," says…

AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah

Appeal date set for sentenced activists

This comes after the sentencing ignited condemnation and criticism from domestic and…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

After activists’ sentencing, US concerned for freedom of assembly in Egypt

Latest criticism of the sentencing of three activists has ignited condemnation and…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

ECESR raid raises international ire

Rights groups worldwide condemn arrests at NGO

Aaron T. Rose Aaron T. Rose