The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) organised a conference in Montreux, Switzerland from 2 to 4 April 2014 to examine the relationship between the armed forces and citizens of Egypt.

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi has succeeded in overcoming international and regional challenges to consolidate the new regime. Will this give an impetus to fresh suppression of the remaining forms of resistance and peaceful opposition in Egypt?

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), said 11 journalists died in Egypt in the period from January 28, 2011 until March 28, 2014, without sending most of the responsible for their murders to justice. The responsibility refers, according to the evidences and circumstances, to the Police “5 martyrs”, …

The GPI ranks the nations of the world according to 22 qualitative and quantitative indicators of peace. The index measures levels of internal and external conflict, safety of citizens, and levels of militarisation. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.

The 188-page report documents the way the Egyptian police and army methodically opened fire with live ammunition on crowds of demonstrators opposed to the military’s July 3 ouster of Mohamed Morsy, Egypt’s first elected civilian president, at six demonstrations between July 5 and August 17, 2013. While there is also …

In a court of law, a prosecutor recently demanded the maximum penalty for three journalists based on evidence that included pictures of a family vacation, clips from international newscasts and a music video by the Australian singer, Gotye. 

Press Release – The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information publishes the “Lawyers for Democray” Initiative’s fourth report on “Democratic Path in Egypt during July 2014”

Saferworld held a regional conference as part of the ‘Strengthening women’s public voices in Egypt, Libya and Yemen’ project, in Tunis from 3 to 5 March 2014, looking at women’s role in improving security.

Respect for religious freedom remained poor during the year under both former President Mohamed Morsy’s administration and the current interim government.

Respect for religious freedom remained poor during the year under both former President Mohamed Morsy’s administration and the current interim government.