Human Rights in Egypt

Archive

Security forces assault female activists, arresting 50 others

Security forces in Cairo 's city centre attacked today, female activists who were involved in a demonstration protesting against the torture of Khaled Saed which resulted in his death. They

Egypt: Prosecutor orders new autopsy on police victim

Prosecutor General Abdul Magid Mahmoud ordered autopsy on the body of the 28 year old Alexandria victim, Khaled Saed, allegedly beaten to death by two police agents

Human rights: NDP’s 90% win is forged

According to human rights groups, widespread rigging dominated the Shura elections last week where the ruling party won 90 percent of the seats

Egypt arrests activists; unity waning

Mohamed ElBaradei’s popularity and support seem to be teetering toward oblivion in Egypt, after months of calls for change.

8 Egyptians detained over Democratic Reform pledge

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has called on the Damanhur – a small city some two hours north of Cairo – prosecution to release 8 Egyptian activists

Trial Saturday for Egypt activists

Two leading Egyptian human rights activists and a top blogger will see the inside of a courtroom on May 22 to fight against charges brought against them by a judge.

ElBaradei criticizes Egyptian govt for extending emergency law

Former IAEA chairman Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei criticised the recent decision by the ruling regime to renew the emergency law in Egypt

Egypt: State Security Emergency Courts to try MB in absentia

Egypt’s Emergency State Security Court decided to begin the trial of four Egyptian members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in July on charges of “affiliation to and fundraising for a

Egypt: Instability and random arrests on Mohamed’s Island

A random arrest campaign took place on Mohamed’s Island in the Egyptian governorate, Giza. Reports reveal that the number of detainees reached 350, following fierce clashes between citizens and security

Their view: Will administration continue to allow autocracy in Egypt

While the Obama administration was occupied with hosting a difficult ally - Afghan President Hamid Karzai - on Tuesday, another problematic friend took a big step toward perpetuating his corrupt