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SIS denounces HRW claims over mistreatment of an Egyptian-American citizen in police custody
“The watchdog ignored SIS’s statements regarding Hassan case,” SIS says
HRW report unprofessional in methodology, accuracy: governmental bodies
The interviewed subjects in the HRW report are affiliated to the MB, says the SIS
Terrorist attacks in Baghdad are crimes against humanity: HRW
A series of terrorist attacks hit Iraq over the past few weeks, and most of them were claimed by IS
Limitations face NCHR delegation in Scorpion prison inspection
Visits are becoming useless as long as the Interior Ministry controls them, says member
HRW demands ban of ‘anal examinations’
The controversial practice is commonly used on gay men in Egypt to determine whether they habitually practice anal sex
HRW calls on Egypt’s authorities to release 25 April detainees
Authorities are using threats to national security as a reason to crush dissent among young people, says HRW director
Egypt condemns series of explosions in Syrian city of Tartous
The attacks are the first of their type in the coastal city where a Russian military base is located
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HRW calls on Egyptian authorities to release Taher Mokhtar, his two roommates
The statement alleges that Mokhtar’s arrest is tied to his work documenting medical negligence and health violations inside prisons
HRW calls on Egypt to revoke ‘blasphemy’ article in penal code, condemns sentencing minors
The international rights observer Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the Egyptian government Monday to quash prison sentences handed to four minors over ‘religious contempt’ charges and to “revoke the penal code article that authorities use to prosecute blasphemy”. The minors were charged with “mocking Islamic prayer rituals” and publishing a video “which disrupts public …
At least 3,000 people charged or sentenced in military courts: HRW
The HRW report is biased and non-objective, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Egypt is turning borders into ‘de facto prison walls’: HRW
Watchdog says authorities should end ‘restrictions’; Ministry of Interior says it only operates on legal orders
Court upholds innocence of 17 Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh witnesses over protesting
Defendants were initially acquitted of illegal protest charges on 23 May; prosecution filed an appeal on the acquittal
Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai
HRW report on violations coincided cabinet’s statement regarding Sinai security operations
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Foreign Ministry looks to change narrative of foreign coverage on Egypt
Shoukry implies that one reason for negative foreign coverage is that the West has a monopoly over international corporate media
68 unresolved cases of forced disappearances since July 2013: AOHR report
Hundreds forcibly disappeared since 25 January Revolution, in addition to disappearances that occurred before revolution without precise figures, says report
Cairo court postpones ‘Maspero violence’ trial to 19 September
The “Maspero violence” took place days following the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013
Egypt lashes out at ‘politicised’, ‘unprofessional’ foreign coverage
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has frequently taken to speaking out against critical international reports
Muslim Brotherhood calls for protests are betrayal to country, religion: Endowments Minister
Friday marks second anniversary of Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda Square sit-ins dispersal
Extra-judicial execution? The story of the Fayoum Five
“I have four sons and now they will all grow up to be martyrs”
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HRW accuses Saudi-led coalition of war crime in Yemen
Attack on housing compound killed 65 civilians on Friday, fighting continues
HRW slams Israeli authorities for treatment of detained minors
New report condemns unnecessary violence as well as flaws in interrogation system
Counter measures to threats should respect rights, rule of law: Rights groups
Extensive analysis and reactions by different groups continue amid tense political climate following Barakat’s killing
HRW tells Germany to investigate Al Jazeera journalist’s detention
Interpol had rejected Cairo’s request to issue extradition notice
Egypt should halt 2002 Law on Associations immediately: HRW
T en international human rights organisations issue report condemning Egyptian authorities’ measures
58 alleged Brotherhood members referred to military prosecution
Police announce more arrests of members, group holds officials responsible for safety of affiliated detainees
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Retrial begins for 17 witnesses to Al-Sabbagh’s killing charged with illegal protesting
An appeal by prosecution overturned the initial acquittal of witnesses in May
PM arrives in South Africa in Al-Sisi’s place
Legal group that filed case against Al-Sisi said they would have gone to court for an urgent arrest warrant had Al-Sisi attended the summit
Foreign ministry lambasts HRW over ‘non-objective’ report
The ministry claims human rights watchdog is “leading a systematic campaign against Egypt”
Al-Sisi is pushing Egypt away from democracy: US report
White House report suggests democratic progress bears no influence on US military aid
Homosexuals’ ongoing acceptance struggle increases as government crackdown tightened
Over 95 people were arrested in Egypt for same-sex conduct or gender expression between July 2013 and December 2014, says HRW