We found 614 results for “Egypt”.
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Kerry Resolution Offers Reasonable Approach to Egypt
February 15, 2012
New York City – Human Rights First today voiced support for a bi-partisan Senate resolution introduced today by Senator John Kerry with Senators Inhofe, Boxer,…
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Senator Rand’s Egypt Standoff Unhelpful
February 14, 2012
Washington, DC – Human Rights First’s Neil Hicks today called Senator Rand Paul’s effort to hold up Senate business until an amendment to suspend U.S.…
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Egyptian Minister’s Bizarre Statements Turn Reality on Its Head
February 13, 2012
New York City – In statements made public today, Egyptian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Fayza Aboul Naga is revealed to have told investigators…
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One Year after Mubarak’s Departure, Egyptian Progress Slow
February 10, 2012
Washington, DC – In the year since former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was ousted from power on Feb. 11, 2011, Egypt’s transition to a democracy…
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U.S. Must Stand by NGOs in Egypt
February 6, 2012
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today condemned Egypt’s announced prosecution of 19 Americans and dozens of others caught up in a politically-motivated investigation into…
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Inquiry Needed Following Egypt Soccer Violence
February 2, 2012
New York City – Human Rights First is concerned by reports that Egyptian authorities and security forces failed to uphold routine security procedures as fans…
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Moving Beyond the Impasse on U.S. Support for Human Rights and Democracy Groups in Egypt
January 31, 2012
New York City — Human Rights First condemns the continuing harassment of independent civil society organizations in Egypt, including travel bans and threats of prosecution against…
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New Human Rights First Report Marks Anniversary of Egypt Uprising
January 26, 2012
New York City – One year ago today tens of thousands of peaceful protesters were in the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities calling for more…
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Egypt’s Transition to Democracy, One Year On: Recommendations for U.S. Policy
January 25, 2012
Life for most Egyptians has deteriorated one year after the overthrow of President Mubarak following mass popular protests in January and February. The economy is approaching a crisis,…
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President Obama: We Need More U.S. Leadership. Support Democracy in Egypt and Bahrain!
January 25, 2012
President Obama asserted in last night’s State of the Union address that the United States is a global leader. He said that the United States…
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Neil Hicks Response to State of the Union Address
January 24, 2012
Washington, DC –– Tonight, following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Human Rights First issued the following statement: “The administration must make good on the…
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State of the Union Address Must Tackle Human Rights Challenges
January 23, 2012
Washington, DC –Human Rights First is urging President Obama to use his State of the Union address to articulate what the United States will do this…