We found 631 results for “Egypt”.
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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…
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Coalition Letter Urging the Senate to Vote on the Confirmation of Malinowski
March 26, 2014
Human Rights First along with a broad based group of human rights organizations today urged the Senate to immediately confirm Tomasz Malinowski as Assistant Secretary…
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Supporters of Declassifying the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report on the CIA Detention and Interrogation Program
March 25, 2014
Affiliations are for identification purposes only. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “We’re not going to stop. I intend to move to have the findings, conclusions and the…
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Egyptian Court Sentences 529 Protesters to Death
March 24, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed deep concern over reports that hundreds of Egyptians have been sentenced to death for the killing of a…