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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 5, 2014
May 5, 2014
International Human Rights, Inside the Beltway Top News UKRAINE During a hearing on Thursday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will examine Russia’s role in the destabilization…
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The State of Press Freedom Worldwide
May 2, 2014
By Molly Hofsommer Saturday May 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day, which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom and highlights the state of press…
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Senator Leahy Blocks U.S. Aid to Egypt Out of Concern for Human Rights
May 1, 2014
Washington D.C. – Human Rights First applauds Senator Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT) for his leadership in placing a hold on the resumption of military assistance to…
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Egyptian Foreign Minister’s Visit is an Opportunity to Send a Clear Message on Human Rights
April 28, 2014
Washington D.C. – Human Rights First today urged the Obama Administration to promote human rights during meetings this week with Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy. Fahmy’s…
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Satirist Bassem Youssef pulled from air until after Egyptian Elections
April 25, 2014
By Molly Hofsommer Just this week, Dubai-based and Saudi-owned MBC Broadcasting group announced that it would suspend Bassem Youssef’s popular satirical news program until after…
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United States to Resume Some Military Aid to Egypt
April 23, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed serious concern over reports that the Obama Administration will resume some military aid to Egypt, including the…
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10 Questions Reporters Should Ask about U.S. Drones in Yemen
April 21, 2014
Several news outlets are reporting “massive” and ongoing joint U.S./Yemeni lethal operations against suspected Al Qaeda militants in Yemen. CNN is reporting that at least 65 suspected al Qaeda…
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U.S. Policy Toward Egypt Should Advance Human Rights
April 10, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today urged the United States to condition its approval and support for the government in Cairo on clear progress towards…
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Egypt Convicts Four Men of Debauchery for “Homosexual Acts”
April 7, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed serious concern over news reports that three Egyptian men have been sentenced to eight years in prison…
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Farmer to Serve Prison Time for Naming Donkey after Minister of Defense
April 3, 2014
By Mai El-Sadany When 31-year-old farmer Omar Abdul Maged rode his donkey through Ashraf Village in Egypt’s Qena province, put a military style cap over…
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UN Human Rights Council Adopts New Human Rights Defenders Resolution
March 28, 2014
By Mai El-Sadany This week, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a vital resolution furthering the protection of human rights defenders globally. The resolution, which was pushed…
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Twitter and Human Rights: A Complicated Story
March 26, 2014
By Emily Price Twitter and other social media outlets are a blessing and a curse for human rights defenders. On one hand, they are great…