HRW calls on Egyptian authorities to release Taher Mokhtar, his two roommates
The statement alleges that Mokhtar’s arrest is tied to his work documenting…
HRW calls on Egypt to revoke ‘blasphemy’ article in penal code, condemns sentencing minors
The international rights observer Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the Egyptian…
At least 3,000 people charged or sentenced in military courts: HRW
The HRW report is biased and non-objective, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Egypt is turning borders into ‘de facto prison walls’: HRW
Watchdog says authorities should end ‘restrictions’; Ministry of Interior says it only…
Court upholds innocence of 17 Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh witnesses over protesting
Defendants were initially acquitted of illegal protest charges on 23 May; prosecution…
Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai
HRW report on violations coincided cabinet’s statement regarding Sinai security operations
Foreign Ministry looks to change narrative of foreign coverage on Egypt
Shoukry implies that one reason for negative foreign coverage is that the…
68 unresolved cases of forced disappearances since July 2013: AOHR report
Hundreds forcibly disappeared since 25 January Revolution, in addition to disappearances that…
Cairo court postpones ‘Maspero violence’ trial to 19 September
The “Maspero violence” took place days following the ouster of former president…
Egypt lashes out at ‘politicised’, ‘unprofessional’ foreign coverage
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has frequently taken to speaking out against critical…
