Emergency Law

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The real threat in Egypt: Delayed democracy

A lot of people in Washington seem to think so, though they are talking about it quietly so far. Their fears are specific: that the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamic

Amnesty: Emergency Law Biggest Threat to Rights Since Resignation of Mubarak

The Egyptian military authorities’ expansion of the emergency law is the greatest erosion of human rights since the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak earlier this year, Amnesty International said today.

Democratic Alliance Calls on SCAF to Revoke Emergency Law Decision

The Democratic Alliance which met Tuesday in a closed meeting at the Wafd party’s headquarters issued a statement condemning SCAF’s decision to revive the deplored emergency law.

MB Lawyers Blast SCAF for Proposed Emergency Law

Muslim Brotherhood lawyer and activist Gamal Tag el Deen rejected the military council’s announcement that it would reactivate the country's widely condemned Emergency Law to allegedly restore order. He described

FJP Rejects Military Trials for Civilians, Calls for Dialogue

Describing the upcoming period as crucial, the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) stressed that wisdom, understanding and knowledge is essential for the secure transition of power.

El-Shater Sues Former Interior Minister Over Illegal Detentions

Deputy Chairman for the Muslim Brotherhood, Engineer Khairat al Shater filed a lawsuit to the Attorney general against former interior minister, Habib al-Adly, former head of the State Security Investigation

Syria – A Chink in the Armor?

Arab youth are full of hope as uprisings throughout the Middle East remove one tyrant after the other. However, while Tunis and Egypt have had a relatively smooth sail into

Who is who in Syrian opposition?

A summary of the opposition groups and their power in Syria which has been ruled by the Baath Party for 48 years.

Good Friday turns Bloody as Syrian regime engages in largest Massacre

Syria witnessed its bloodiest days on Friday since the people began protesting against the Syrian regime and against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

Amnesty reports: Scores killed in Syria as Great Friday Protests are attacked

At least 75 people have been killed in Syria during mass protests, local human rights activists told Amnesty International, as the government launched its deadliest crackdown yet on demonstrators calling