We found 608 results for “Egypt”.
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Statement on Middle East Uprisings
March 11, 2011
Washington, DC – As uprisings continue throughout the Middle East, Human Rights First is weighing in with recommendations related to the following situations: Libya “Today, ahead of…
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Egyptian Authorities Must Act to Contain Violence Against Christians, Women
March 9, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today voiced concern about reports of recent violent incidents in Egypt. The group notes that while instability is perhaps…
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Attacks On African Migrants and Refugees in Libya
March 7, 2011
The International Community Should Condemn Attacks On African Migrants and Refugees in Libya and Urge Libyan Forces not to Block Departures On Monday March 7, the…
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Egyptian Military Must Submit to Civilian Control
March 3, 2011
The greatest danger facing Egypt right now is the continuation of the same despotism from which Egyptians suffered over the past few decades– Mubarakism without…
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New Egyptian Prime Minister has Opportunity to Implement Real Change
March 3, 2011
Washington, DC – Egypt’s governing military council, the SCAF, has named former transportation minister Essam Sharaf as the nation’s new Prime Minister. Sharaf now faces the…
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Backgrounder: States’ Obligations to Protect Refugees Fleeing Libya
February 28, 2011
According to news reports, more than 140,000 refugees have fled Libya in the wake of ongoing turmoil, a number that is expected to grow in…
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Hard Choices Needed by the Obama Administration to Avoid a Bloodbath in Egypt
January 31, 2011
New York City – Human Rights First is calling on the Obama Administration to take steps to ensure ongoing protests in Egypt do not turn into…
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Facebook Confuses “Security” and “Privacy”
January 28, 2011
Organizers of mass protests against repressive governments in Tunisia and Egypt relied on Facebook to get the word out. Photos of protestors in Egypt showed…
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The Obama Administration Needs a Stronger Message on Human Rights and Democracy in Egypt
January 28, 2011
New York City – Events have escalated in Egypt to the point that the government has imposed a nationwide curfew and called the army on to…
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Human Rights First Statement on Protests in Egypt
January 25, 2011
New York City – In Cairo and other Egyptian cities, thousands of people are taking part in unauthorized street protests against the government of President Hosni…
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Biden’s Call for Tolerance Welcome in Wake of Rising Tensions
January 12, 2011
Washington, DC – Vice President Joe Biden made a short trip to Pakistan today, where he called on leaders to fight extremism. His visit came in…
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Obama Urged to Condemn Religious Violence in State of the Union Address
January 7, 2011
Washington, DC – Today in a letter to President Barack Obama, Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino urged him to address recent violence sparked by religious…