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Egypt’s “Facebook Girl” visits D.C.
March 29, 2011
Human Rights First is honored to be hosting Esraa Abdel Fattah for a week of events in Washington, D.C. Esraa is a leading Egyptian democracy…
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Dissent in Saudi Arabia
March 18, 2011
In a letter to the editor published on March 18, Brian Dooley remarks on Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on peaceful dissent: “Saudis’ Show of Force Spotlights Their Anxiety”…
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Secretary Clinton Urged to Emphasize U.S. Support for Peaceful Transition to Democracy, Human Rights
March 15, 2011
Washington, DC – As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to Egypt and Tunisia this week, Human Rights First is urging her to make clear that…
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Obama Urged to Support Bahrain’s Peaceful Protestors
March 14, 2011
Washington, DC – As forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates arrive in Bahrain in the face of renewed protests calling for democratic reform,…
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President Obama Urged to Support a U.N. Security Council backed No Fly Zone over Libya to Protect Civilians
March 14, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First is watching with mounting concern the advance of forces loyal to Libyan ruler Colonel Muammar Qaddafi. Noting that the military offensive…
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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…