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Appeal against new Investment Law begins on Sunday
New law protects “corrupt government contracts” says ECESR
6 April members join hunger strike calling for release of detainees
Human rights group ECESR launches legal challenge against Protest Law
Shura Council defendants to hunger strike against Protest Law
International organisations call for release of activists arrested under Protest Law
Prison responsible for hunger striker’s health: ECESR
Hunger strikers face deteriorating health conditions
NGOs demand government to stop fight against civil society
A coalition of NGOs hand Prime Minister Mehleb memo with their position on new civil society organizations draft law
Civil society groups criticise ‘unregulated’ decision to provide emergency cases with free medical treatment
Prime minister issued the decision; groups fear it will not be carried out due to ambiguity of its
nature
5232 social, economic and labour protests held in 2013: ECESR
Economic and social rights NGO notes majority of protests took place in the first half of the year
Acquitted revolution anniversary detainees yet to be released
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights condemns the slow process of release
13 rights groups condemn seizure of ANHRI publication
Rights groups say seizure, arrest of printer new step in silencing independent voices
Seven local NGOs release letter demanding medical treatment for hunger striking detainee
Groups say Egyptian government’s refusal to send Mohamed Soltan to hospital is contrary to UN laws
Judge steps down from coal usage case
Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights cites concerns over possible pressures practiced on court which led to the judge’s resignation
Constitutionality of Protest Law challenged
Court postpones lawsuit demanding the controversial law be deemed unconstitutional
Investment Law amendments unconstitutional for their protection of corruption: ECESR
Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights criticises law’s amendments for infringing on judiciary’s ability to perform duties.
Number of foreigners working in government sector declines by 3%
Unstable economic and political situation contributed to decrease in the level of foreign employees in Egypt, says ECESR economic expert
ECESR gains permit to appeal against investment law amendments
Centre cites previous rulings by the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Administrative Court in contesting investment law amendments
Doctors’ Syndicate supports lawsuit blocking coal as a fuel source
Syndicate highlights negative effect of the use of coal on citizens’ health
Workers strike in protest over colleagues’ detention
Security forces detained three workers on charges of inciting strike
Coal usage scrutinised by experts and researchers
Effects of coal usage on the lives of Egyptians addressed in a symposium
Civil society organisations call for budget transparency
Finance ministry has failed to meet legal obligations in publishing budget drafts for the state, economic bodies and public sector, joint statement says
Amnesty International demands ‘immediate and unconditional’ release of activists
Human rights group along, with friends and family, reiterate support for Maher, Adel and Douma
Human rights group condemns ‘attack’ on Kom Al-Deka detainees
Security forces allegedly fired tear gas into a dorm full of minors, attacked protesting parents
IMF’s Egypt strategy ill-suited to realities on the ground: ECESR
Regional economic experts say fund’s demands for near-term subsidy cuts not viable
Mahalla textile workers’ strike enters eighth day
Thousands gather as other Kafr Al-Dawar workers join in solidarity
Spinning and weaving workers at Kafr Al-Dawar strike in solidarity with Mahalla workers
Mahalla company losses range between EGP 15m to EGP 20m, Mahalla commissioner says
Secular activists’ appeal postponed – again
Three prominent activists, including the founder of the 6 April Youth Movement, must wait until 10 March to appeal their highly criticised conviction for breaking protest laws
26 labour protests during the first half of January: ECESR
Eight protests related to doctors’ strike
Alaa Abdel Fattah’s family condemns sentence
“The trial is a sham and the sentence is obviously politicised,” says ECESR lawyer
Appeal date set for sentenced activists
This comes after the sentencing ignited condemnation and criticism from domestic and international groups
After activists’ sentencing, US concerned for freedom of assembly in Egypt
Latest criticism of the sentencing of three activists has ignited condemnation and criticism
ECESR raid raises international ire
Rights groups worldwide condemn arrests at NGO