Tag: human rights

State Department rebuts Egypt’s Ferguson comments, says situation ‘not comparable’

US deals “openly and honestly” with its issues and encourages others to…

Eduard Cousin

Alaa Abdel Fattah launches hunger strike

Prominent activist vows he will “no longer play the role they’ve written…

Adam Koppeser

Egypt has considerable problems in its penal institutions: Nasser Amin

NCHR member Nasser Amin speaks to the Daily News Egypt about human…

Adham Youssef

HRW to release report on Rabaa, despite denial of staff’s entry into Egypt

This is the first time ever for HRW staff to be refused…

Hend Kortam

Public prosecution in need of reform for effective justice system: EIPR

Reform of prosecution would be first step towards ensuring judiciary independence, says…

Jihad Abaza

Security Council calls for ceasefire, Gaza death toll rises

UN Security Council expresses “concern” over Gaza crisis, Palestinian death toll surpasses…

Jihad Abaza

EU parliament calls for ban on export of military, surveillance equipment to Egypt

European parliament passes a resolution on Thursday listing Egyptian human rights violations

Daily News Egypt

Egypt deteriorates to 31st on Fragile State Index; worsening political climate at forefront

The index used this data to rate countries across 12 social, economic,…

Adam Koppeser

Amnesty International denies reports they were invited to work with Fact-Finding Committee

No offer of cooperation made, said international human rights watchdog

Aaron T. Rose

Human rights are a chief concern: Al-Sisi

President meets with NCHR head

Aaron T. Rose