Erdogan in no position to give lessons on democracy: Egypt
Turkish president has illusions of restoring the Ottoman Empire, says Egyptian foreign ministry
Read More →UK keen on expanding partnerships to help Egypt
British PM urges Al-Sisi to “ensure human rights are respected in Egypt in the fight against extremism”
Read More →Will Egyptians restore their sense of security?
Egypt faces increased militancy and crime following 25 January Revolution
Read More →Egyptian businessman to request investigation into Dutch journalist
Businessman in the Netherlands working with Egyptian embassy to file a request to the Dutch authorities to investigate Rena Netjes over spreading “lies” about Egypt
Read More →Shoukry joins Syria meeting in Saudi Arabia; FM condemns killing of US journalist
Arab ministers will discuss deteriorating situation in Syria, Iraq and the rise of Islamic State
Read More →Egypt-Sudan border crossing to be inaugurated in days
Sudanese Foreign Ministry describes this as a “historic event” and will develop ties
Read More →State Department rebuts Egypt’s Ferguson comments, says situation ‘not comparable’
US deals “openly and honestly” with its issues and encourages others to do the same, says State Department deputy spokeswoman
Read More →Alaa Abdel Fattah launches hunger strike
Prominent activist vows he will “no longer play the role they’ve written for me”
Read More →Egypt has considerable problems in its penal institutions: Nasser Amin
NCHR member Nasser Amin speaks to the Daily News Egypt about human rights issues in Egypt
Read More →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 entry into Egypt, including during Mubarak’s regime
Read More →Public prosecution in need of reform for effective justice system: EIPR
Reform of prosecution would be first step towards ensuring judiciary independence, says EIPR study
Read More →Security Council calls for ceasefire, Gaza death toll rises
UN Security Council expresses “concern” over Gaza crisis, Palestinian death toll surpasses 500
Read More →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
Read More →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, and political indicators (and over 100 sub-indicators).
Read More →Amnesty International denies reports they were invited to work with Fact-Finding Committee
No offer of cooperation made, said international human rights watchdog
Read More →Photojournalist captures life in Upper Egypt’s quarries
More than 20,000 unregistered workers risk life and limb to mine the mountain, often starting work as young as 9 years old
Read More →Egypt has witnessed catastrophic decline in human rights: Amnesty International
Rights group says rampant torture, arbitrary arrests, and detentions signal sharp decline in rights in the year following Morsi ouster
Read More →Egyptian prisons ‘like hotels’: Interior ministry official
Rights groups have announced documented cases of torture, violence and sexual assault; ministry denies any form of violent practices on prisoners
Read More →Minya death sentences ‘a staggering violation of international human rights’: UN
Largest confirmed death sentence in Egypt’s history continues to draw international condemnation
Read More →Al-Jazeera sentences an ‘appalling attack on press freedom’: IFEX
Rights network calls for immediate release of journalists
Read More →In answer to Pope Tawadros, now is the time to talk about human rights
By Wael Eskandar Last week Pope Tawadros issued the latest in a long list of fiery statements, when, in a visit to Norway, he remarked: “We can pray in a nation without a church but read the rest…
Read More →US pushes Egypt to address ‘international concerns’
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US
Read More →Human rights groups push for torture allegations investigation
Groups demand immediate investigation and forensic examinations of female detainees
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