Tag: UPR

Egypt to present report on human rights before UPR in Geneva

NHRC elected three states to discuss Egypt's human rights report during UPR…

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Where does Egypt stand on its commitments to improving human rights?

Despite the president portraying a positive image to the general assembly, a…

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What UPR recommendations did Egypt reject?

The rejected recommendations dealt a range of issues such as death penalty,…

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Rights groups sceptical on government’s response to UPR recommendations

Practices prove the contrary, the NGOs say

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EOHR expresses concern as deadline passes for NGO registration

Activation of NGO law is "inconsistent with international conventions and the Egyptian…

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Rights groups protest crackdown on NGOs in Egypt

International human rights groups also call for authorities to repeal "draconian laws"…

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Rights groups provide Egyptian government with 100 recommendations on violations

"No progress has been made" in Egypt's compliance with United Nations commitments,…

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Mauritanian leader set to win new term amid poll boycott

The ex-army general has campaigned strongly on his success in fighting armed…

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UPR to address economic and social issues in Egypt

A coalition of 130 organisations to hand a report to UN regarding…

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