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Election CoverageHuman RightsPrisoners of Conscience April 4, 2008

More MB houses Stormed, Executive Bureau Member Arrested

As part of the government’s campaign to halt Muslim Brotherhood participation in local elections, state security forces broke into houses of MB candidates for the second day in the cities
Islamic Issues April 4, 2008

The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act Undermines Freedom

The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act - H.R. 1955 was passed by a landslide vote (a bipartisan vote of 404-6) in the House of Representatives in October of
Human RightsPalestine April 4, 2008

Bedouin in unrecognized villages struggle for water

Over half of the 85,000 Bedouin in the Negev desert live in some 40 villages not recognized by Israel, leaving them without access to many basic services, most importantly water.
Human RightsReform Issues April 4, 2008

The Egyptian government bans the Al Hiwar space channel on Nile Sat

The Arab Network For Human Rights Information condemned the banning of the Al Hiwar space channel on the Nile Sat by the Egyptian state-owned Nile Sat administration.
Interviews April 4, 2008

MB Endorses April 6 Strike, But Will Not Sponsor it

In an interview with Ikhwanonline, Dr. Mahmoud Ezzat, MB General Secretary, clarified several questions about a clear MB stance regarding the strike on Sunday April 6, which is organized by
Human RightsPalestine April 4, 2008

Mizan: Israel’s decision of reducing fuel supplies to Gaza unprecedented

The Gaza-based Mizan l center for human rights has strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli policy of reducing fuel supplies to the besieged Gaza Strip, adding that such policy constitutes
Palestine April 4, 2008

Masri to Israeli settlers: Olmert, Barak put your lives at risk

The prominent Hamas political leader in Gaza Strip Mushir Al-Masri said on Thursday that all options will be open before the Palestinian resistance if the IOF atrocities against the Palestinian
Human RightsInterviewsReform Issues April 4, 2008

Interview with Dr. Mahmoud Ezzat

The statement issued by the MB Chairman regarding the expected major strike in April 6th arouses many questions; many people expressed their amazement towards the MB’s attitude regarding participation in
Election CoverageHuman RightsReform Issues April 4, 2008

Egypt: Jailing 800 Activists Casts Doubt on Elections

The Egyptian government’s continuing mass round-up of opposition activists and would-be candidates puts the legitimacy of upcoming local and municipal council elections in serious doubt, Human Rights Watch said today.
Election CoverageHuman RightsReform Issues April 4, 2008

Only Twenty Muslim Brotherhood Candidates to Run in Local Election

Only 20 Muslim Brotherhood candidates will be running in Tuesday’s local elections, the group’s deputy chief told AFP, after a widescale government crackdown left many would-be candidates behind bars.