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Human RightsTorture February 17, 2006

New Torture Scandal in Police Stations

The series of torture in police stations seems endless. Policemen, the supposed protectors of citizens, demonstrate examples of brutality. The Association of Human Rights and Legal Assistance uncovered a new scandal
February 16, 2006

Ikwanweb Interview with Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood Leader

Several queries were raised about the meeting that Mr. Ali Sadruddin al Bayanoni (the leader of Syria’s Muslim Brothers) had with Mr. Abdul-Halim Khaddam, the former vice-president of Syria and
Judges ActivitesReform Issues February 16, 2006

Judges Critical of Government Lose Immunity

Upon a request by the Prosecutor General, the Higher Judiciary Council decided to strip four reformist judges of their judiciary immunity to allow investigations into allegations of misconduct filled against them. The Judges’ Union which advocates political
Fanatic Messages February 15, 2006

Let Us All Work Together to Bring a Peaceful Resolution

Memo by the Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe (FIOE) to European public opinion concerning the Cartoons defaming the Messenger Muhammad, peace be upon him "Let us all work together to
Judges ActivitesReform Issues February 15, 2006

Alexandria Judges Stage Sit-in on Friday

Friday: Alexandria Judges Stage Sit-in In an unprecedented development, Alexandria Judges’ Union, in its meeting, called on a sit-in on Friday, February, 17th. The action intends to protest the government interference
MB and WestOther Opinions February 15, 2006

The Brotherhood and the West; Has Time Come for reconciliation?

 The ongoing political rise of the Muslim Brotherhood does not only bring about a seeming change in the Egyptian political map but also announces possible changes that might effect the
February 15, 2006

Brotherhood Joins Efforts to Draft New Constitution

The Muslim Brotherhood’s members Essam Al-Erian and Ali Fatah el-Bab participate in the committee formed to draft a new constitution to replace that of 1971. Sponsored by the Egyptian Organization
Other Opinions February 15, 2006

The cartoon controversy: A small world, Danes!

The cartoon controversy: A small world, Danes!1 Most Muslims believe that the Danish paper issue should never be forgiven: ’apology is not enough’. It does not matter that the committers of
Parliament Requests February 15, 2006

Parliament Demands Rescinding Emergency laws

In an unprecedented initiative, the parliament Human Rights Committee petitioned the parliament to pass a decision that presses the government to lift emergency laws, release all acquitted prisoners, and allow
Human Rights February 15, 2006

Police Detains Six People and Defies Orders of Their Release

The Egyptian Association for Combating Torture condemned the chief of the Investigation Department of Helwan City who detained and tortured a number of citizens, ordered to be freed by the