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United Nations Security Council: A flash of accountability?
Some consider the sudden show of accountability in Egypt’s political sphere has been contrived as a one-off display to aid Egypt’s 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
Tahrir’s 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 government’s anti-terrorism rhetoric. The journalists condemned “the repudiation of freedom of opinion and expression” 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 ‘Helwan Brigades’ video arrested
Ministry of Interior says it located her ‘hiding place’ 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
“Their rights and freedoms were never violated or infringed upon at any time,” 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 “Boston Massacre”. 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 Sisi’s Era
“Shocking, appalling, preposterously unjust.” 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 “reporting misinformation” and “depicting sectarian oppression”
We must respect judicial rulings: Al-Sisi
Egyptian foreign ministry “strongly rejects” foreign comments on Al-Jazeera journalists’ sentencing; US calls on Al-Sisi to pardon sentenced defendants
International human rights groups respond to Elshamy’s release
HRW, Amnesty international say journalist’s release is a “relief”, criticise ongoing investigation
Press Syndicate tracks violations against journalists during elections
Press Syndicate’s operations room has documented dozens of violations against journalists during presidential elections
Hisham Mubarak Law Centre registers hunger strikes
Two activists start hunger strike in support of detained journalists
MENA country director deported from Ethiopia
Egyptian foreign ministry says no explanation was provided by the Ethiopian side and demanded one