Tag: Press freedom

Freedom of expression in Egypt in 2016: an overview 

AFTE highlights freedom challenges, experts provide their evaluation

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Parliament passes new media and press institutions law

An independent Supreme Council for Media Organisations should be formed to regulate…

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Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ

Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt

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CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisi’s claim on a free press

In a recent interview, the president said “people talk as they please”

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Journalists rally in solidarity with sentenced Press Syndicate leaders

In opening speech, syndicate president considers it an honour to be guilty…

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Journalists discuss new circumstances at Press Syndicate prior to open meeting Wednesday

Solidarity with syndicate leaders continues as court sets appeal session for 25…

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Journalist Amr Badr recounts Press Syndicate incidents in defence of sentenced leaders

Badr argues that no one was informed of the outstanding arrest warrants,…

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Press Syndicate members intended to hide 2 suspects from justice: court verdict’s reasoning

Security reports established that Badr and Al-Saqqa intentionally dragged police into the…

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Press Syndicate appeals prison verdict against president, board members

Historical verdict against Press Syndicate president and board members sparks condemnation

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