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Rights Organization Report Slams Violations of Human Rights Inherent in Junta Decrees, Laws

An Egyptian rights NGO criticizes the coup regime's fundamentally flawed decrees and laws that defy logic, reason and the country's own Constitution.

Journalists For Reform Condemns Life Imprisonment, Execution Orders

In a short statement, rights movement Journalists For Reform (affiliated with the anti-coup Egyptian opposition) condemns absurdly unjust sentences against journalists, and stresses this will not terrorize them into abandoning

Anti-Coup Alliance: Escalating Popular Rage Paves Way for Powerful Protests to Oust Coup Regime

Pro-legitimacy nationwide coalition hails Egyptian revolutionary resilience, and calls for 'Stop execution of the homeland' week of peaceful resistance against the illegitimate military coup.

Muslim Brotherhood: Down With Junta’s Judiciary, Down With Unjust Rulings

A new court ruling today (Saturday) imprisoned and sentenced to death innocent citizens – issued vengefully by the junta’s judiciary, who act only on instructions from the Generals, to abuse,

More Coup Opponents Court-Martialed, imprisoned –Including Woman

Yet another coup military court sentences five pro-democracy Egyptians to various prison terms, in addition to fines of LE250,000 (US$33,000).

Muslim Brotherhood Spokesman Montaser: Extreme Coup Regime Brutality Strengthens Revolution

Brotherhood Spokesman Mohamed Montaser says gross injustice will lead to revolutionary unity and ultimate victory against military junta repression.

Junta Judiciary Deals Out Death Sentences to Muslim Brotherhood Chairman, 13 Leaders

With typical, blatant disregard for recognized standards of law and justice, yet another kangaroo court in Egypt issues mass execution orders against political opposition leaders.

Rights Organization Condemns Dismissal of Anti-Coup Egyptian Judges

An Egyptian NGO urges judiciary to defend their independence against flagrant junta violations.

European Alliance for Democracy and Human Rights Calls for Independent Investigation into Egypt Torture, Detention

The AED issues a Press Release condemning torture and other brutal ill-treatment and abuse of political detainees in Egyptian prisons, police stations and illegal detention centers.

Egypt Revolutionary Council President Maha Azzam on Borg Al-Arab Prison Atrocities

An open letter from the head of the ERC in exile regarding unspeakable abuse and brutality in Egyptian prisons and places of detention, especially the Borg Al-Arab prison.