Egyptian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian prodemocracy dissident and press publisher Hesham Kassem, as his detention stems from the exercise of his freedom of speech, said 12 organizations …
Egypt: Recent arbitrary practices show no intent to improve human rights situation or release political prisoners
The undersigned organizations condemn the Egyptian authorities’ targeting of the family of journalist and human rights defender Ahmed Gamal Ziada, the arrest of his 58-year-old father Gamal Abdelhamid Ziada, and …
In Solidarity with Egyptian Fact-Checking and Independent Media Platform Matsadaash
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, independent media outlets, and individuals, join together to stand in solidarity with Egyptian fact-checking and independent media platform Matsadaash, following its recent targeting by …
Egypt: Immediately End the Escalating Targeting of Peaceful Opposition and Release Prominent Dissident Hisham Kassem
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) condemns the Prosecution’s decision to detain Hisham Kassem, the head of the board of trustees of the Free Current, a newly established …
Egypt after the Rabaa Massacre: Ten years of repression, collective punishment, and impunity
In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, 26 organizations express their condolences to the families who lost loved ones peacefully opposing the overthrow of former President Mohamed …
Egypt: Armed clashes in Sinai raise questions about security situation amid media blackout
On 30 July 2023, the National Security headquarters in Arish, Sinai witnessed armed clashes that resulted in the death of at least four security personnel, including a colonel, according to …
Salon Ibn Rushd: Future of Sisi’s rule approaches upcoming presidential elections amid local and international tension
“The Future of Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s Regime,” was the latest Salon Ibn Rushd seminar, held on 16 July 2023 by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS). The seminar hosted …
Biden Administration Should Not Provide Military Aid to Egypt in Light of Ongoing Human Rights Violations
The Honorable Antony J. Blinken Secretary of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Mr. Jake Sullivan Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs The White House …
Egypt’s Worst Decade for Human Rights
Ten years of a war on the population under the guise of fighting terrorism Ten years ago, on 24 July 2013, President Abdelfattah al-Sisi, then minister of defense, called on …