Latest in Tag: ECESR Highlight
Latest in Tag: ECESR

ECESR detainees released after Homeland Security raid
The raid is probably because of the centre’s work on the public sector’s corruption cases: Gamal Eid
UNHCR commends move to release refugees from Syria
Regional representative describes the move as a “humanitarian gesture”

Mass protester killings going unanswered: HRW, Amnesty International, 11 NGOs
Statement recommends establishing an “effective independent fact-finding committee” to investigate unlawful killings

23 Shura detainees released on bail
Bail amount criticised by Malek Adly

Shura Council detainees go on hunger strike amid claims of ‘torture’
Lawyers say court decision not clear but another hearing will take place withing the next week

Shura Council protest dispersals show ‘continuation of an oppressive state’: Misr Al Qaweya Party
Political groups denounce the attack on peaceful protests and call for the abolishment of the Protest Law

Fight for Mo’awad Adel’s health continues
Adel was assisting at a field hospital in Mohamed Mahmoud Street when he was shot in the head
Partial building collapse leaves one dead
The fatality was caused by the collapse of a ceiling in the top floor of the building

Social solidarity minister exempts public banks and oil companies from maximum income law
Boraie says decision was made to retain ability of sectors to compete with private sector

Dozens of detained refugees begin hunger strike
Over 50 Syrian and Palestinian refugees are protesting unlawful detention in poor conditions

NGOs and movements condemn violations faced by refugees from Syria
Joint statement released highlighting arrests, detentions, and deportation of refugees in Egypt
Egyptian NGOs send report on socio-economic conditions to UN
NGOs suggest nothing has changed in lack of socio-economic rights despite subsequent change in leadership

Abu Eita promises to raise workers’ demands to Cabinet
After hours of negotiations the minister told the workers they would get a response within 10 days

ECESR begins sit-ins
Workers protest after unfair terminations

President and ministers sued for attempted deportation of over 500 Syrian refugees
ECESR and FIDH decry hostility towards Syrian refugees in Egypt; call on state to respect international conventions it ratified

A call to protect Egypt’s monuments and heritage
During a recent press conference architects, archaeologists and activists called for attention to the dire situation of Egypt’s cultural heritage

Military verdicts for civilians condemned
Independent human rights groups decry verdicts; NCHW calls on Constituent Assembly to ban military trials for civilians

Armed forces arrest militant in North Sinai following attacks
Sinai tribes organise march against terrorism in support of the army
36 prisoners die in an attempt to flee from police van
The prisoners, who were part of the Muslim Brotherhood, were being transported to Abou Zaabal prison

Rights groups urge police to refrain from violence
Egyptian organisations and Human Rights Watch warn against violently dispersing pro-Morsi sit-ins

Trade Unions call for 30 June revolution
Drawing parallels with the months leading up to the ouster of the former President, trade unions call for another revolution

Train union elects five members to board of directors
One of the newly elected members is former head of the union

Power cuts spark lawsuits against government
Civil society groups demand government timetable cuts

Hi Tech factory workers reinstated
Workers sign agreement to forgo their rights and promise not to stop working again

Admin court postpones Ramlet Boulaq verdict
Residents are suing the Cairo governor for issuing a land seizure order on their land

Doctor referred to prosecution for campaigning for Tamarod
The doctor is accused of distributing ‘Tamarod’ petitions in Al-Sadat Hospital in Menufiya

Ramlet Boulaq criminal case postponed, verdict expected Tuesday
South Cairo Criminal Court hears defence arguments for 51 residents arrested following Nile City Towers clashes
Disabled protesters attacked in Sharqeya
Four protesters are in hospital in critical condition after clashes with security forces

Hundreds of workers ‘illegally’ dismissed in Alexandria
Egyptian factory workers lose their jobs after demanding their rights, says ECESR

President to oversee government think tank
ECESR lawyer: ‘Brazen’ move to oversee Information and Decision Support Centre gives presidency ‘complete control’ over state information