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Human Rights Organizations and journalists reaffirm the need to defend Press and Media freedom in Egypt

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Human Rights Organizations and journalists reaffirm the need to defend Press and Media freedom in Egypt

November 26, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Following a series of consultations with Egyptian media organizations and journalists on the Press and Media freedom situation in Egypt, and in light of the recent violations of freedom of expression, including the latest Supreme Council for Media’s decision to arbitrarily reject journalist Faker Tany’s website registration, and earlier prosecution and enforced disappearance of journalists…

Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

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Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

November 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

‘HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement,’ in collaboration with ‘RedWord for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression,’ publishes a joint report titled: “Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression.” The report provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of freedom of expression, paired with political satire as a peaceful and effective tool…

Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

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Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

November 18, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Releases New Report: “Eyes Everywhere: State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan“ This report sheds light on the escalating digital surveillance of human rights defenders in Jordan over the past five years and its detrimental impact on civil space and human rights. Digital surveillance encompasses monitoring mobile…

Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contra

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Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contravenes international law and the Egyptian constitution

November 15, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The undersigned human rights organisations express their categorical rejection of the draft law “regulating foreigners’ asylum in Egypt”, which was recently approved by the Defence and National Security Committee of the Egyptian Parliament. This bill is expected to be discussed and voted on in the next plenary session of the House of Representatives. This is…

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Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

November 14, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

In light of the recent and alarming escalation of indiscriminate and widespread Israeli attacks across Lebanon, we, the undersigned organizations, call on the international community to unequivocally press for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging cross-border fire since October 2023. For nearly a year, the fighting between the two parties…

Tunisia's Escalating Suppression of Civic Space and Digital Freedoms

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Tunisia’s Escalating Suppression of Civic Space and Digital Freedoms

November 13, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, and CALAM Association are gravely concerned about Tunisia’s escalating clampdown on civic space and digital freedoms. The recent moves by the Tunisian government to prosecute social media influencers and content creators on vaguely defined charges of violating “public morals” represent a disturbing intensification of state control over freedom…

Egypt | Six Years of Arbitrary Detention… Call for the Immediate Release of Hoda Abdelmonem and Dropping of Fabricated

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Egypt | Six Years of Arbitrary Detention… Call for the Immediate Release of Hoda Abdelmonem and Dropping of Fabricated Charges

October 31, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The “FreeHoda” campaign and the undersigned organisations condemn the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem, who has been detained for six years. We denounce the re-fabrication of charges against her in a new case after she completed her previous sentence for similar accusations, and call for her immediate release due…

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Egypt | The Supreme Council for Media Regulation’s refusal to license “Fakar tany” website is a continuation of the attack on independent journalism in Egypt

October 31, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

31 October 2024 The undersigned organizations condemn the decision issued by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) on 8 September refusing to grant a license to the Fakartany website. This decision is part of a policy aimed at depriving independent websites of their right to license, exposing them to legal threats. It comes…

Egypt | The Criminal Procedure Law Project Undermines Justice and Establishes More Trials Without Fair Guarantees

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Egypt | The Criminal Procedure Law Project Undermines Justice and Establishes More Trials Without Fair Guarantees

October 25, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The undersigned organizations reject the current version of the Criminal Procedure Law project and demand its withdrawal and a return for review and discussion with stakeholders—including lawyers, journalists, and human rights organizations—before its approval. The amendments included in the current draft threaten justice and the guarantees of fair trials for citizens. On August 17, 2024,…

More than 110 Organizations Call for US Senate to Block Arms Sales to Israel

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More than 110 Organizations Call for US Senate to Block Arms Sales to Israel

October 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement joined +110 organizations in writing to members of the U.S. Senate, urging them to vote for resolutions aimed at suspending several arms transfers to Israel. This action comes in response to concerns over Israel’s repeated violations of international and U.S. law and policy. The letter, led by the…

Joint statement: Crackdown on Civil Society and Human Rights in Tunisia: Arrests and Intimidation in the Wake of the 2024 Pr

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Joint statement: Crackdown on Civil Society and Human Rights in Tunisia: Arrests and Intimidation in the Wake of the 2024 Presidential Elections.

October 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

We, the undersigned rights organizations and groups, are deeply alarmed by the recent arrests and harassment of prominent activists and journalists following the Tunisian presidential elections on 6 October 2024. This is part of a broader and troubling crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Tunisia. These arrests signal an alarming trend of…

Yemen| The Houthis Continue Their Campaign of Arrests and Intimidation Against Journalists and Activists Due to National Cele

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Yemen| The Houthis Continue Their Campaign of Arrests and Intimidation Against Journalists and Activists Due to National Celebrations

October 4, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Since September 20, the Houthi group in Yemen has launched a widespread campaign of arrests targeting writers, journalists, and citizens for their activities on social media. This followed a systematic incitement campaign carried out by Houthi leaders and affiliated media outlets against citizens aimed at instilling fear and terrorising civilians in areas under their control. The goal was…

Justice Denied: Alaa Abdelfatah’s Sentence Ends, But His Freedom Doesn’t Begin

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Egypt: Forcibly disappeared for 2000 days, student Ahmed Hassan Mustafa’s fate must be disclosed

October 3, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The undersigned human rights organizations are deeply concerned over the continued disappearance of student Ahmed Hassan Mustafa, for more than 2000 days to date. The organizations call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately disclose Mustafa’s fate and inform his family and lawyer of the place and conditions of his detention, and investigate all complaints and…

Justice Denied: Alaa Abdelfatah’s Sentence Ends, But His Freedom Doesn’t Begin

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Justice Denied: Alaa Abdelfatah’s Sentence Ends, But His Freedom Doesn’t Begin

September 30, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement urgently demands the release of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdelfatah, whose unjust imprisonment has been extended despite completing his sentence. Alaa’s mother, Laila Soueif, has begun a hunger strike in protest, refusing to eat until her son is freed. Alaa, a symbol of Egypt’s revolution and ongoing struggle for human rights,…

Alaa Abd El-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence

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Alaa Abd El-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence

September 25, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

A coalition of 59 Egyptian and international civil society organizations stated today that the Egyptian-British writer and activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah must be released on Sunday, September 29, at the end of his five-year prison sentence, in accordance with Egyptian law. The organizations expressed their deep alarm at the news, shared by his lawyer, that…

HuMENA and 24 CSOs express deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt , Morocco and Algeria as safe coun

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HuMENA and 24 CSOs express deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt , Morocco and Algeria as safe countries of origin

September 17, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA and 24 human rights non-governmental organizations have sent a letter to the Irish government expressing their deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria as safe countries of origin. The full letter: Brussels, 16 September 2024 Subject: The addition of Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria as safe countries of origin…

The Egyptian authorities must immediately release Mohamed Adel and guarantee his safety, while bearing full responsibility fo

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The Egyptian authorities must immediately release Mohamed Adel and guarantee his safety, while bearing full responsibility for the deterioration of his health

September 9, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The undersigned human rights organizations urge the Egyptian authorities to immediately release political activist Mohamed Adel, and to comply with their duty to protect his life and health, now in danger due to the hunger strike he started in protest against the illegal renewal of his detention and the restrictions imposed on him in prison.…

Egypt: Release journalists and investigate reports of torture and abuse

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Egypt: Release journalists and investigate reports of torture and abuse

September 9, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and 32 rights and press freedom organizations condemn the recent arrests and enforced disappearance of four Egyptian journalists – Ashraf Omar, Khaled Mamdouh, Ramadan Gouida, and Yasser Abu Al-Ela – and call for their immediate release. The undersigned also call on Egyptian…

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