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Al-Bashir might be tried for crimes against humanity: Amnesty International
Despite his removal, Sudan continues to suffer from human rights violations
Amnesty International accuses UAE of diverting western arms to militias in Yemen
Arms supplies to UAE comes from states include UK, US, France, Turkey, others
HRW, Amnesty International statements on church bombing show tolerance of terrorism: Foreign ministry spokesperson
Both organisations blamed lack of progress in preventing sectarian tension prior to IS claiming responsibility
HRW, Amnesty International call on Egypt to lift arbitrary travel bans
12 activists have been barred from travelling since 2013, the two international organisations said in a joint statement
Regeni advocate Ahmed Abdullah walks free
The human rights director of ECRF was denied release the first time and has been detained since April
Egypt refuses to comment on Amnesty’s enforced disappearances report
The Foreign Ministry said the report entitled “Officially, you do not exist” is politically motivated and not impartial
Arms sent to Egypt by EU countries helps stabilise the state: Shoukry
Amnesty International calls on EU member states to halt transfer of arms to Egypt
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Amnesty International criticism returns Qatar to square one
A new report from Amnesty International slams Qatar for not living up to promises to improve workers’ rights and adds to growing international criticism of Qatar’s inability to properly implement adopted policies. World Cup host Qatar and FIFA are back to square one in terms of public diplomacy, with the Amnesty International report taking the …
In letter from prison, photojournalist Shawkan issues plaintive call against oppression
Shawkan has suffered inhumane conditions and a prolonged pre-trial that has seen him in detention for more than 1,000 days
‘T-shirt detainee’ Mahmoud Hussein begins fifth day of illegal detention
Hussein has been held in remand for more than 730 days, exceeding the maximum pre-trial detention period
Mahmoud Hussein continues to await detention renewal
Prison warden was fined over Hussein’s repeated court absence
‘Al-Fateh Mosque’ mass-trial postponed to Saturday
Irish teenager Ibrahim Halawa faces charges that could lead to a death penalty if convicted
‘Rabaa Sit-In’ trial postponed due to lack of room in court
Courtroom’s cages are too small for the 700-plus defendants, including photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan
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‘Reckless’ weapons transfers to Iraq fueled ‘IS’ atrocities: Amnesty International
Irresponsible weapons transfers to Iraq over decades enabled terror group “Islamic State” to carry out its atrocities, Amnesty International reports. The group is using arms and ammunition from at least 25 countries
‘Rabaa operations room’ journalists’ appeal to be heard on 1 October
Thirteen journalists received life sentences and one was sentenced to death in the case
‘Unprecendented’ freedoms in Egypt: Al-Sisi
Amnesty International tells UN not to be “fooled” by Egyptian President’s empty promises
Interior Ministry to investigate video of policemen assaulting 2 women
Videos of “police brutality” are usually circulated on social media, receive exposure and outrage, before being looked into by officials after media pressure
Egypt expresses ‘grave concern’ for refugees in Europe but faces its own criticisms
“Shoot-to-stop”, arbitrary detentions, and local hostility among the difficulties faced by refugees
Court refuses to receive Shawkan’s release demand
No confirmation on whether detained photojournalist is defendant in case, says lawyer
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Student detained over anti-torture shirt awaits detention renewal session
After over 550 days in detention, petition launched to pressure authorities to release detainee, says brother
Egypt lashes out at ‘politicised’, ‘unprofessional’ foreign coverage
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has frequently taken to speaking out against critical international reports
Detention for ‘torture t-shirt’ student to reach 580 days
Teenager Mahmoud Hussein was allegedly beaten and electrocuted into saying he possessed explosives, belongs to Muslim Brotherhood
Amnesty International defends research against foreign ministry accusations of ‘lies’
NGO says Egyptian authorities do not differentiate between ”peaceful criticism and abuses by armed groups”
Regional, international community condemns Barakat’s assassination
Egypt’s allies reaffirm backing Al-Sisi while foreign reactions want killers brought to justice
Egypt criticises Amnesty International over report full of ‘lies’
War of words between Egypt and international human rights organisations continues
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Egypt’s young activists face crackdown, repression: Amnesty International
“The country has reverted fully to being a police state,” rights group says
Detention renewed for student detained over 500 days for anti-torture t-shirt
Teenager Mahmoud Hussein was allegedly beaten and electrocuted into saying he possessed explosives, belongs to Muslim Brotherhood
Detention renewal session for ‘torture t-shirt’ detainee resumes Monday
Mahmoud Hussien has been in detention for over 500 days
Capital punishment and the question of fair trials
Growing need for social dialogue in Egyptian society over capital punishment, says anthropology professor Reem Saad
Egypt condemns comments on Morsi’s death sentence
Misr Al-Qawia, Turkish President Erdogan strongly condemned rulings, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern