Latest in Tag: press syndicate Highlight
Latest in Tag: press syndicate

Egyptian journalists to be investigated for normalisation allegations
Egyptian delegation from the Press Syndicate travel to Ramallah to show solidarity with Palestinian journalists

Press Syndicate express solidarity with FJP journalists
Syndicate stresses right to freedom of the press and calls to embrace differences in opinion

Brotherhood party paper says it was closed
The Freedom and Justice newspaper condemns security forces’ actions while ministry denies raiding offices

Press Syndicate welcomes constitutional amendments
A Sunday statement from the Press Syndicate praises developments in the Constituent Assembly’s consideration for press freedom
Supreme Press Council moves to amend constitutional articles on freedom of speech
Supreme Press Council and the Press Syndicate rush to change a constitution that they say limits the freedom and independence of the press

New Supreme Press Council formation
New council formation largely complies with nominations made by Press Syndicate

Press Syndicate to file complaints for attacks on journalists
Syndicate received at least 14 complaints from attacked journalists; AFTE report cites 21 attacks
Groups submit suggestions for new constitution
The Legal Experts Committee is tasked to review proposals over the next month

Cabinet issues three bills
New interim cabinet’s first decisions involve restructuring national bodies and revoking prison sentence for insulting the president
Religious channels shut down
Islamist channels that backed Mohamed Morsi are promptly shut down following Al-Sisi’s Wednesday night announcement

Court rules in favour of former editor-in-chief
Gamal Abdel-Rehim says he expects the court’s ruling to be implemented, reinstating him as editor-in-chief of Al-Gomhouriya

6 April demands release of detainees
The fate of four detainees arrested at a 6 April protest will be determined in tomorrow’s hearing

Professional syndicates call for protests in solidarity with judiciary
Syndicates announce full solidarity with Egypt’s judges and call for protests

Workers raise a list of demands
The Revolutionary Socialists and the Press Syndicate’s Freedoms Committee organised a press conference to listen to the demands of workers.

Church apologises to journalists
Virgin Mary church promptly responds to Press Syndicate statement

Press Syndicate rejects Prosecutor General
Syndicate calls on members not to appear in front of Prosecutor General ‘out of respect for judicial rulings’

Gamal Fahmy boycotts interrogation
Fahmy says he does not believe the prosecutor general’s neutrality can be guaranteed

Press Syndicate accuses Morsi of incitement
Journalists condemn the president’s statements and blame him for violence at the Media City

At least a dozen journalists injured in Moqattam
Journalists protest outside the Press Syndicate condemning the attack on FJP newspaper journalists; syndicate chairman files a complaint with the prosecutor general

Journalists protest attacks on freedom of expression
Protest calls for protecting journalists and freedom of expression: ‘Your terrorism won’t stop us’
Review: Commentaries debate Press Syndicate elections
After the electoral victory of Diaa Rashwan as the new chairman of the Press Syndicate, several writers in major Egyptian newspapers dissected the elections. Many have stated that Rashwan’s success has proven the failure of the Muslim Brotherhood, which partially supported his rival, Abdel Mohsen Salama. Journalists and the change Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm …

Clashes erupt by Muslim Brotherhood HQ
Hundreds protest in Moqattam on Sunday against Saturday’s violence that occurred between Brotherhood and opposition members

Diaa Rashwan elected press syndicate chairman
Results of Press Syndicate elections for chairman and six board member spots announced

Journalists elect new syndicate board
The press syndicate is holding early leadership elections following several internal disputes

Illicit gains investigations stir press syndicate
Two Al-Gomhoria journalists undergo investigations for illicit advertising commissions

Press Syndicate condemns Al-Wali attack
The Syndicate says members need to unite at a time when attacks on the press are widespread

Press Syndicate elections back on
The Supreme Administrative Court halted the decision to cancel the elections

ANHRI condemns attack on journalists
Journalist sit-in at the Press Syndicate violently dispersed by syndicate security, Arab Network for Human Rights said

Press Syndicate elections cancelled
The Administrative Court rules that holding midterm elections in the syndicate is illegal

Press Syndicate elect new board
Elections are held earlier due to problems within the syndicate