'We did not come to whitewash the face of the Egyptian government'
Other civil society workers and organizations continue to face questioning in Case 173/2011.
The case goes back nearly a decade
The practice is frequently used by the government to disrupt civil society work
After 13 years of investigations, an Egyptian court dropped the charges against five of the last remaining non-governmental organizations accused of receiving…
Independent environmental organizations are wary of engaging with COP27 for fear of reprisals.
Eid said he faced difficulties that made registration seem impossible.
'We have yet to actually see our personal and NGOs’ assets unfrozen and travel bans lifted'
The events of the case date back to 2011, when police raided the headquarters of a number of NGOs.
The judge presiding over the case was unable to confirm reports that Ali is banned from travel
«Continuous violations will create increasing numbers of human rights workers and defenders.»
«As a court verdict freezes the assets of a number of HR workers in Egypt, defendant Gamal Eid writes about the imminent death of civil society.»
You have a right to access accurate information, be stimulated by innovative and nuanced reporting, and be moved by compelling storytelling. Subscribe now to become part of the growing community of members who help us maintain our editorial independence.
Join us
