The US Rebukes Egypt for Using Child Soldiers Raising Awareness of Grave Violations Against Children The United States Department of State has taken the unprecedented step of adding Egypt to its list of countries implicated in using child soldiers. This decision was based on independent reports that the Egyptian military […]
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The Delicate Balance: US Security Assistance Continues Amidst Egypt’s Repression
Biden Administration’s Decision to Provide Security Assistance to Egypt Raises Concerns By | September 15, 2023 4:50PM EDT Introduction The recent decision by the Biden administration to provide nearly the full amount of security assistance to Egypt, despite ongoing repressive policies by the Egyptian government, has raised concerns among human […]
Egypt’s Repression of Free Speech: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Dissident on Trial
The Continued Repression of Free Speech in Egypt A Prominent Opposition Politician and Publisher Facing Arbitrary Detention Hisham Kassem, a prominent opposition politician and publisher in Egypt, has been arbitrarily detained since August 20th solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression. His case has drawn international attention and […]
Egypt’s Crackdown on Dissent: Prosecuting Prominent Critics for Peaceful Speech
Egypt: Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech September 7, 2023 | By In a concerning turn of events, Egyptian authorities have recently detained and prosecuted a prominent critic and veteran news publisher, Hisham Kassem. The charges against Kassem appear to be based solely on his peaceful criticism of the government, […]
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame in Egypt
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame August 14, 2023 Amnesty International has released a detailed analysis on the 10-year anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, shedding light on the human rights issues that have plagued Egypt since that dark day in 2013. The report emphasizes the lack of […]
Revisiting the Aftermath: The Ongoing Impact of the Rab’a Massacre in Egypt
Egypt: Remembering the Rab’a Massacre 10 Years Later On August 14, 2013, the Rab’a massacre took place in Cairo, Egypt, marking one of the largest mass killings in the country’s modern history. The massacre, which took place during a crackdown on government critics, has had a profound and long-lasting impact […]
Egypt’s Electricity Crisis: A Threat to Basic Rights
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights The Crisis at Hand The Egyptian government‘s recent decision to implement nationwide power cutbacks has put the economic and social rights of its citizens at risk, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. The cuts, which have been in effect since July 22, […]
Will the international community take action to help civilians fleeing the Sudan conflict and being turned away in Egypt? Title: International Response Needed: Assisting Vulnerable Civilians Fleeing Sudan Conflict Denied Refuge in Egypt
Egypt‘s Visa Restrictions Leave Asylum Seekers in Peril July 13, 2023 As the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate, thousands of civilians, including women, children, and older people, are now facing increased vulnerability due to Egypt‘s new entry visa restrictions. Human Rights Watch has raised concerns about the impact of […]
Inhumane Isolation: Egypt’s Controversial Use of Remote Hearings
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Egypt’s Arbitrary Travel Ban on Researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy Must Be Revoked
Egypt imposes arbitrary travel ban on researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy The Egyptian authorities have imposed a travel ban on Ahmed Samir Santawy, a former prisoner of conscience and researcher who is currently pursuing a master’s degree at a university in Vienna. Santawy was prevented from leaving Cairo International Airport this […]