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Testimony of Elisa Massimino on “Human Rights Vetting: Nigeria and Beyond” Congressional Hearing
July 10, 2014
Testimony of Elisa Massimino for the hearing on “Human Rights Vetting: Nigeria and Beyond” before the the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa,…
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Egypt’s Incarceration Crisis
July 10, 2014
By Eric Eikenberry Acknowledging the damage that the sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists has done to his regime’s already tarnished reputation, President Abdel Fattah…
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Washington’s Bahrain Problem Gets Worse
July 10, 2014
By Brian Dooley This week the Bahrain ruling family has revealed itself as an increasingly embarrassing, erratic ally for the United States. Monday’s decision to…
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Dangerous Egyptian Law Would Limit Independent Civil Society
June 26, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed concern over reports that the Egyptian government is preparing to adopt a new, repressive law governing the functioning…
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Kerry’s Remarks in Cairo Further Downgrade Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
June 24, 2014
On Sunday, Secretary of State John Kerry spoke in Cairo following his meetings with Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014
Top News CRISIS IN IRAQ Secretary of State… Read More
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Freedom of Expression Under Attack In Egypt
June 11, 2014
By Eric Eikenberry Bassem Youssef’s decision to end “El Bernameg”—his weekly satirical take on Egyptian politics and society widely watched in the Arab world—reflects the murky understanding…
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Bilateral Relationship with New Egyptian Government Should Prioritize Human Rights
June 10, 2014
New York City – Human Rights First today urged the U.S. government to link its support of the Egyptian government to progress on the protection of…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 9, 2014
June 9, 2014
Top News CHIDREN AT THE BORDER Over the… Read More
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White House Statement Undermines U.S. Credibility in Egypt
June 4, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today described the White House’s response to the Egyptian presidential elections as misleading and damaging to U.S. credibility in the…
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Senate Confirms Keith Harper as New U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council
June 3, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Keith Harper as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council. The Senate’s vote…
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Egyptian Election Demonstrates Need for Change in U.S. Policy
June 3, 2014
Washington, DC – Today, Human Rights First’s Neil Hicks and other members of the Working Group on Egypt urged President Obama to overhaul U.S. policy toward…