A group of Egyptian human rights defenders established the Egyptian Human Rights Forum (EHRF) in April 2018 as an independent NGO which brings together a number of human rights defenders […]
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Today, 29 September 2021, marks two years since Egyptian human rights lawyer Mohamed El-Baqer’s arrest, meaning the length of his pretrial detention has now reached the maximum allowed under Egyptian
Global coalition calls for the release of detained Egyptian human rights lawyer Mohamed El-Baqer.
Release Detained Egyptian Human Rights Lawyer Mohamed El-Baqer Read More »
This policy brief investigates the link between the interests of European states and their position on the human rights situation in Egypt.
European and like-minded states in Egypt: interests at the expense of human rights Read More »
The Egyptian government received much praise from world leaders, including Angela Merkel and Joe Biden, for its role in brokering the ceasefire agreement that followed Israel’s 11-day offensive over Gaza last May. Egypt’s humanitarian rhetoric on this occasion is surprising given that President al–Sisi tightened the blockage on Gaza during the Israeli military offensive in 2014.
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Urgent Action Needed to Address Serious Concerns Raised by UN Rights Bodies (1 June 2021) We the undersigned 64 organizations from around the world call on the Egyptian authorities, including
Egypt: President Should Act to Unshackle Freedoms Read More »
The health inequality crisis unfolding in Egypt mirrors global trends: the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines is marred by division, inequality, and national and regional self-interest.
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The Honorable Antony J. Blinken The Secretary of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Mr. Jake Sullivan Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs The White House
Open Letter Urges Biden Administration to Not Waive Conditions on Egypt Aid Read More »
Dear President Renaud-Basso, Egyptian government-aligned media reported that you will be visiting Egypt in the coming weeks. During any such visit, we 26 civil society organisations urge you to convey
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We, the undersigned 72 organizations, call upon the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release 29-year-old student and researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy, who has been arbitrarily detained since 1 February
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