Latest in Tag: journalist Highlight
Latest in Tag: journalist
After 496 days in prison, photojournalist Ziada speaks out
âPolice should not punish me for photographing their brutality, they should punish themselves,â says journalist
Less freedom, more violence: Report on journalists’ everyday struggle
“I was attacked by a police officer for voicing people’s complaints against him,” says journalist Sally Ghaleb
Prosecutor General denies investigation of Ibrahim over journalist death
Mayada Ashraf was shot by security forces whilst covering 2014 protest
United Nations Security Council: A flash of accountability?
Some consider the sudden show of accountability in Egyptâs political sphere has been contrived as a one-off display to aid Egyptâs bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Amidst massive regional instability, the Al-Sisi administration is pushing to become recognised as key player for international security, and announced its candidature …
116 documented violations against journalists in Jan-April 2015: AFTE
Documented violations occurred mostly in Cairo, with security forces largest contributor to violations
Fear, Oppression and the Egyptian Pen
By Amr Khalifa To be an Egyptian journalist on World Press Freedom Day (3 May), one must have a healthy sense of ironic juxtaposition. In Egypt, as most journalists and readers know, the words freedom and journalism, particularly under the harsh light of the Al-Sisi regime, in the same sentence elicit a loud and bitter …
Why press freedom?
Voices from journalists worldwide on World Press Freedom Day
Arrested journalist recommended by interior ministry: Al-Dostour
Police denies involvement in appointing journalist
48 suspects referred to criminal court in Mayada Ashraf case
Prosecutor General accuses suspects of joining Muslim Brotherhood for non-peaceful purposes
Last trial session for photojournalist Gamal Ziada commences
Press Syndicate members to attend court in solidarity
For years, journalists fought against restrictive laws and legislation
10 June marks an important day in the history of the ‘battle for freedom’, says head of Press Syndicate
Journalist arrested for no apparent charges in Qaliubiya
Tahrirâs Sayed Fouda was taken from his house by National Security forces, says his wife
25 January anniversary, 25 journalists abused: Journalists Against Torture
Rally attacked in front of Press Syndicate
A view of Egyptian media from outside the snake pit
Wall Street Journal’s Matt Bradley discusses the state of post-30 June media
What the president did not hear in his meeting with journalists
On top of those challenges he noted there is a need for advanced discussions on several issues currently facing journalists in Egypt.
Officers beat detained hunger-striking photojournalist: AFTE
Rights group files report to attorney general regarding alleged assault on Ahmed Gamal Ziada
International journalists show solidarity with Egyptian colleagues
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists reject recent pledge by major newspaper editors to support government’s rhetoric
Gag on media freedom victory for terrorism: Egyptian journalists
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists have signed an online statement released Sunday rejecting a recent agreement between the editors in chief of several major Egyptian newspapers, in which they vowed to support the governmentâs anti-terrorism rhetoric. The journalists condemned âthe repudiation of freedom of opinion and expressionâ inherent in the agreement between the newspaper editors, calling …
Amnesty International warns of photojournalist’s ongoing detention
Mahmoud Abu Zied has been imprisoned since 14 August 2013
Journalist who shot âHelwan Brigadesâ video arrested
Ministry of Interior says it located her âhiding placeâ in an Alexandria apartment
NGO condemns assault on journalist by Al-Ahram security
The journalist staged a sit-in in objection to his suspension, but Al-Ahram chairman says he was never hired
Former Press Syndicate chairman’s detention appealed
Al-Wali had been ordered detained for 15 days in tandem with investigations into charges related to corruption
Judiciary responds to international criticism of Al Jazeera conviction
âTheir rights and freedoms were never violated or infringed upon at any time,â says International Cooperation Department
Central African Republic: killings in the time of transition
Peace eludes nation in a rocky political transition
Convicted journalist appealing prison sentence: Lawyer
Journalist is charged with inciting sectarian strife and reporting false news
Facts are stubborn things
On 5 March 1770, British soldiers killed five civilians in Boston, Massachusetts in what Americans would call the âBoston Massacreâ. The incident happened within the larger context of escalating polarisation between factions calling for American independence and those loyal to the British Crown. Leading up to the trial of eight British soldiers, the polarisation was …
Al-Jazeera Trial and Sisiâs Era
âShocking, appalling, preposterously unjust.â These are excerpts of angry global reactions to the harsh prison sentences of three journalists for Al-Jazeera English by an Egyptian court. Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Australian Peter Greste were sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of aiding terrorists and endangering national security, based merely on ludicrous pieces of evidence. While the verdict …
Journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for inciting sectarianism
Bishoy Armia charged with âreporting misinformationâ and âdepicting sectarian oppressionâ
We must respect judicial rulings: Al-Sisi
Egyptian foreign ministry âstrongly rejectsâ foreign comments on Al-Jazeera journalistsâ sentencing; US calls on Al-Sisi to pardon sentenced defendants
International human rights groups respond to Elshamyâs release
HRW, Amnesty international say journalistâs release is a âreliefâ, criticise ongoing investigation