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Human Rights January 23, 2008

Egypt’s Press: More free, still fettered

The court complex on Galaa Street in Downtown Cairo is one of the more dispiriting edifices of the Egyptian justice system. The graying, corpulent building is a warren of dank
Human RightsReform IssuesWorkers January 23, 2008

Egyptian Protests, Sit-ins over Economic Setbacks, Price Hikes Unabated

2007- dubbed the year of unprecedented strikes and sit-ins- came to a close after witnessing thousands of political and popular peaceful protests staged by various sections of the Egyptian people
Activites January 23, 2008

The Islamic world: Freedom, up to a point

In 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed a “forward strategy for freedom in the Middle East”, arguing that experience had taught the US “stability cannot be purchased at the expense
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Group says detentions to prevent Gaza rally

Egyptian police have detained 29 members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood on Monday, including a prominent activist and two candidates for parliamentary elections, the Brotherhood said.
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

List of MB Detainees till Wednesday morning Jan, 23rd

Egyptian security authorities launched on Wednesday at dawn Jan, 23rd, 2008, wide scale sweeps of arrests that included governorates of Giza , Gharbiya, Kafr Al-Sheikh, Alexandria, Dakahlia, in a crackdown
Women January 23, 2008

In Recognition of Women

When Imam Zuhri, a famous scholar of sunna (Prophet Muhammad’s traditions), indicated to Qasim ibn Muhammad, a scholar of the Quran, a desire to seek knowledge, Qasim advised him to
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Tension Rises As Egyptians Protest, Demanding Help For Palestinians

As The number of the detainees at the Egyptian Bar Association demonstration increased to 2000 citizens, several other activities were held across major Egyptian cities demanding help for the Palestinians
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Thousands Arrested In Cairo Protesting Gaza Siege

Egyptian state security forces arrested more than 2000 people today in downtown Cairo who were on their way to participate in a major demonstration against the Israeli siege of Gaza
Human RightsPalestine January 23, 2008

Palestinians blasted parts of Rafah Crossing to meet their essentials

Tens of thousands of Palestinians poured from the Gaza Strip into Egypt Wednesday morning after Palestinian activists with explosives destroyed part of the wall dividing the border town of Rafah
Other Issues January 23, 2008

Hard Times A-Coming

The first government response to America’s sinking economy was denial. We were told as recently as a month ago by administration officials and Wall Street charlatans that the economy was