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Egypt: AI Sounds the Alarm over Unprecedented forced Disappearances

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London-based human rights group Amnesty International (AI) has sounded the alarm over the spike in forced disappearances occurring in Egypt as authorities strive to silence dissident and outspoken voices criticizing the regime’s crackdown policies. AI reveals in a report released Wednesday that forced disappearances have become a tactic to quash critical voices opposed to Al […]
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Egypt: Prison Sentences for three Army Officers for Attempt to Overthrow President

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Three Egyptian army officers have been prosecuted and handed prison sentences ranging from 5 years to life in prison for plotting to overthrow President al-Sisi. The three officers, a naval Colonel and two infantrymen, were found guilty of plot against President al-Sisi by an Egyptian military court. London-based Qatari media “The New Arab” reports that […]
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Egypt: AI Bashes Cairo for Young Man’s 2-year Imprisonment without Trial

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London-based human rights NGO Amnesty International Tuesday slammed Egyptian authorities for maintaining Mahmoud Hussein in prison for two years without trial and subjecting him to torture. Mahmoud Hussein was 18 when he was arrested in 2013 for wearing a “Nation Without Torture” t-shirt and a scarf with the logo of “25 January Revolution.” He has […]