Tag: #egypt

Egypt detains entire newsroom of independent outlet Matsda2sh, rights groups say

Egypt arrested all six journalists at independent outlet Matsda2sh on Sept. 28–29; families and lawyers were denied contact, prompting rights groups' condemnation.

#egypt, #pressfreedom, #journalism, #humanrights

Human Rights Watch: Egypt Arresting and Deporting Refugees Amid Residency Renewal Backlogs

HRW says Egyptian authorities are arresting and deporting refugees whose residency permits expired while they waited years for renewal appointments, widening protection gaps.

#refugees, #egypt, #asylum, #humanrights, #unhcr