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Egypt
From the Communiqué
4 January 2012
Security forces launch unprecedented raids on human rights organisations
Egyptian security forces last week launched unprecedented armed raids on a series of high profile human rights and pro-democracy organisations, including the Cairo branch of IFEX member Freedom House, report the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), the Arabic Network of Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and Freedom House.
30 November 2011
Massive violence against protesters and journalists mars lead up to elections
A culture of fear and chaos permeated Egypt ahead of the elections, with street protests erupting in terrifying military violence, including the deaths of around 40 protesters and injuries of thousands of unarmed civilians, report the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and other IFEX members.
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Campaigns and Advocacy
13 December 2011
CPJ calls on government to investigate attacks on the press
The organisation has written to the prime minister, bringing to his attention 35 cases of journalists who were attacked when protesters clashed with the military and police.
29 November 2011
Twelve rights organisations condemn methods used to repress protests
Peaceful, unarmed protestors were met with excessive force by police and soldiers of the armed forces, leading to the deaths of dozens of protesters and the injury of more than 3000 others.
18 November 2011
International community urged to react as free expression situation worsens
As the country embarks on a series of elections that will continue until March, the Supreme Council is showing less and less ability to tolerate fundamental freedoms, says RSF.See all campaign news: Egypt
Reports
17 January 2012
Newly elected Parliament urged to dismantle tools of repression
Reforming laws that curb freedom, shield official abuse should top Parliament's agenda, says Human Rights Watch.
22 December 2011
Human Rights Watch documents pattern of sexual assaults on protesters
News reports have shown images of protesters in Cairo being stripped, beaten and dragged through the streets.See all reports: Egypt
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