Marsad Egypt Egyptian Security Sector Observatory The Egyptian government shut down planned events not involving visiting heads of state on 6 November, the first day of COP27, according to The Guardian.
Egypt shuts down NGO event spaces on first day of COP27
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Long-delayed bylaws regulating civil society spark concern over restrictive potential
The long-delayed executive bylaws for new legislation governing the operations of non-governmental organizations were published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, a final step in the implementation of the highly scrutinized law.
Charges dropped against 20 NGOs yet ‘serious’ human rights orgs still targeted in long-running case
An investigative judge in a long-running case targeting non-governmental organizations in Egypt accused of illegally receiving foreign funding announced on Saturday that investigations into 20 NGOs have ended and no criminal cases will be pursued.
UK minister in Egypt for investment talks as mass trial of activists continues
A British government minister has been criticised for travelling to Cairo to discuss investment in Egypt despite concerns raised by human rights groups about the mass trial of activists who could face death sentences if convicted.
Al-Sisi ratifies NGOs Law
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday ratified the new law regulating the practice of civil work in Egypt, known in the media as the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Law.
From Hong Kong to Egypt: The ultimate power of civil society
Events around the Arab world in the last few years illustrate the weakness of civil society and its incapacity to prevail over well-organised regimes, particularly military ones.
Egypt revamps law curbing NGOs, critics unimpressed
Egypt’s parliament on Monday removed jail penalties from a law controlling operations of non-governmental organisations, but rights groups rejected the changes as insufficient, reports Reuters.
Parliament started discussion on NGOs Law drafted by government
The Social Solidarity Committee in Egypt Parliament’s started discussions on a new draft of the law regulating the work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Monday. They are expected to continue discussions on Tuesday.
Egyptian cabinet approves final version of law on NGOs
The Egyptian cabinet approved during its meeting on Wednesday the final draft of the law regulating the practices of non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations.
Egypt to amend controversial NGO law as Sisi visits Washington
Leading up to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Tuesday meeting with US President Donald Trump, intense lobbying efforts were underway in Washington from civil society groups and some US officials for the American leader to raise human rights concerns with his counterpart.
