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Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ
Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt
Policeman in jail for 2 years over bullying accusations
The sentence came amid a slew of abuses that caught the public’s attention
Policemen to stand trial for torturing citizen
Forensic Medicine Authority reportedly confirmed electrocution torture marks on victim
Released political detainees wonder: ‘Did we go to jail for nothing?’
“Did we go to jail for nothing?” This was the recurrent question raised by several former political detainees, recently released under a presidential pardon on Eid Al-Adha. “We are depressed, because when we got out of prison we realised that nothing has changed,” said Abdullah Zaki. Zaki was released from Tora Prison, after spending nearly …
Egypt: Country of remarkable, yet jailed, women
By Semanur Karaman and Sara Katrine Brandt No country in the world is safe for women human rights defenders, yet Egypt is particularly dangerous for women who want to contribute to democracy and assert their presence in the public-political sphere. Here are a few examples of defenders who have been punished, attacked, who have experienced …
Activist released after being reportedly detained at airport, forcibly disappeared
“We are concerned, as innocent people get killed and their bodies thrown in the desert,” says rights group
TV host handed 10 year sentence for ‘attempt to overthrow regime’
Verdict issued against Moataz Matar in absentia, he retains right to appeal
After 496 days in prison, photojournalist Ziada speaks out
“Police should not punish me for photographing their brutality, they should punish themselves,” says journalist
Egyptian fishermen’s trial in Sudan resumes
“We are not as important as the Ethiopians our country liberated from Libya,” says spokesperson
Global campaign marks 600 days in prison without trial for photojournalist Shawkan
Former Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy leads intensive local and international battle to support Shawkan
More students sentenced to 3-5 years in prison by military court
10 Ain Shams University students sentenced in absentia to life
68 protesters fined EGP 50,000 each in 25 January anniversary trial
Protesters acquitted of Protest Law crimes subject to imprisonment
A butterfly effect could turn things upside down: Hala Shukrallah
Daily News Egypt spoke to Shukrallah about the future of politics in Egypt, and whether the rule of the military is serving democracy
Al Jazeera’s lawyer bailed out on the defendants, so we paid for our own: Mohamed Fahmy’s fiancée
Marwa Omara speaks to Daily News Egypt about the details of Fahmy’s arrest, and the circumstances surrounding it
Mohamed Al-Beltagy sentenced to 6 years in prison for contempt
Court postpones Wadi El Natroun prison to 10 January
714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index
Report warns of ‘angry’ movements and ‘violent’ state strategy next 25 January anniversary
Rights group seeks to investigate Egyptian officials linked to CIA torture report
“Authorities will be forced to take action once names are revealed,” says NCHR member
Democratic Current launches campaign to retry Mubarak
Alliance condemns use of violence against anti-Mubarak protesters
Police assault, detain journalists covering protests near Tahrir Square
Journalists were covering new protests in Abdel Moneim Riyadh Square, a day after the violent dispersal of demonstrations left two people dead
Mubarak verdict sparks angry reactions
Students vow to protest on campus; parties to sue Mubarak
Life and death in Egyptian prisons
Detainees face harsh realities and life threatening health conditions
Campaign to free Peter Greste: ‘A pen is mightier than a sword’
Australian blogger launches a campaign to send pens to Al-Mazraa prison, in solidarity with imprisoned journalist
Mahienour El-Massry’s prison verdict reduced to 6 months
Lawyer and activist was primarily sentenced to two years in prison for violating the controversial Protest Law
Another journalist sentenced to prison
Suez court gives Ahmed Rahman Shaheen three years
And a toast to you all…
On 22 January 2012, two days before the then MB-controlled parliament convened for the first time, I hosted a party at my house. The moment you enter the door of the apartment, you face a big banner that said: “The Muslim Brotherhood are coming… quickly grab a drink or two”. Needless to say, the guests …
Political parties, groups support calls to drop Protest Law
Many people have been arrested and sentenced to jail time under the controversial law
Date for Ultras Revolutionary appeal verdict set
The court will decide the fate of 15 people sentenced to jail and a hefty fine next month
FJP Journalist imprisoned for rallying
Journalist sentenced to hard labour alongside nine others, Press Syndicate calls on Prosecutor General to postpone punishment
One policeman sentenced to 10 years in Abu Zaabal Vehicle case
Victims’ lawyers barred from appealing the verdict; survivor describes trial as “masquerade”
More revolution anniversary detainees sentenced
The group sentenced on Saturday is part of a group of over 1,000 people arrested on the third anniversary of the revolution