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Egypt: Year of Abuses Under al-Sisi
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt has presided over the flagrant abuse of human rights since taking office a year ago pledging to restore stability. Violence by armed groups and the government has escalated.
Campaign count: 163 activist disappearances since April
A campaign demanding the release of political prisoners has counted 163 forced disappearances of activists since April, adding to escalating warnings by rights advocacy groups in that respect over the last several weeks.
Report: Increase in torture in detention under Sisi
There has been an increase in the death rates in detention centres since the military coup in Egypt, a new report has revealed.
Anadolu Agency clarifies status of Cairo office
Anadolu Agency’s Directorate General has released an official statement to clarify the status of its office in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
Egyptian political party questions authorities over alleged abduction of activists – statement
A political party called on Egypt’s Interior Ministry late Wednesday to “immediately reveal” information regarding the alleged “abduction” of political activists during the past couple of days.
Fair trials for all: to end military trials in Egypt and restore civil justice
Sherif Mohy El Deen looks at how military trials for civilians have become the norm in post-revolution Egypt despite being a violation of international human rights. A researcher and expert on security studies and criminal justice, he also suggests radical and comprehensive changes that he believes are needed to safeguard …
Joint Letter to Chancellor Angela Merkel Re: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Visit to Berlin
On the eve of a visit to Germany by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a number of leading international human rights organisation wrote an open letter to the German chancellor Ms Angela Merkel. It reads:
ANHRI Release New Report Entitled “Extended Pre-trial Detention.. Disguised Incarceration”
the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) released a new report on the prolonged pre-trial detention in Egypt, and the extension in its use under the rule of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, constituting an unfair punishment not a precautionary measure that the investigations require.
NCHR report condemns Sinai terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood
The National Council for Human Rights’ (NCHR) announced that 2,600 have died in different violent incidents from the period starting in 3 July 2013 to 31 December 2014.