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EIPR conference urges rethinking of World Bank strategy

Bank Information Centre and Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights say the World…

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EIPR demands government respect trade union freedom

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights says government should pass a law…

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The retrial for former president Hosni Mubarak, his two sons, the former Interior Minister Habib Al-Adly and six of his aides will take place on 13 April (File Photo) (AFP Photo)
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Mubarak retrial to commence 13 April

The former president’s appeal against his life sentence exonerates him of prior…

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“No one has been held responsible for the violence that has occurred these last two years,” said Mahmoud Belaid, a human rights lawyer. “This must change.” (AFP Photo)
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“They threw us to the ground and beat us”

Stories of abuse from released detainees in Cairo

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Two more people wer shot dead in Cairo as clashes and arrests continue (file photo) AFP Photo / Mohammed Abed
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EIPR says police carry live ammunition

Despite government claims of not arming police officers, EIPR says several laws…

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Former president Hosni Mubarak lies on a stretcher as he leaves court (File photo) AFP PHOTO
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EIPR: Mubarak retrial must not repeat past mistakes

A lengthy report published by the EIPR makes several suggestions regarding the…

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Rights’ groups demand “virginity tests” case reopened

Claimants resort to African Commission after military courts deny tests occurred

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Egypt watchdog slams teenager’s death sentence

By Isabel Coles/Reuters CAIRO: An Egyptian rights group said on Tuesday it was…

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