National Council for Human Rights
NCHR reveals stark statistics following violent clashes
Egypt
February 6, 2013
NCHR reveals stark statistics following violent clashes
The National Council for Human Rights reported Wednesday that 56 people had died and more than 2,000 more had been…
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
Egypt
December 25, 2012
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Tuesday called on the authorities to investigate violations and irregularities during the…
State observers refer 350 complaints over referendum to elections commission
Egypt
December 16, 2012
State observers refer 350 complaints over referendum to elections commission
The National Council for Human Rights said it recorded 437 complaints in its final report on the first round of…
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
The Carter Center said on Thursday it would not send observers during the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 and 22…
Rights groups warn of referendum fraud
Egypt
December 12, 2012
Rights groups warn of referendum fraud
Thirteen human rights organizations have warned fraud in the referendum on the new draft constitution, especially after the National Council…
In wake of protests, resignations threaten credibility of state human rights council
Egypt
December 9, 2012
In wake of protests, resignations threaten credibility of state human rights council
Four members of the National Council for Human Rights submitted their resignations on Saturday, objecting to the council’s performance and…
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
Egypt
December 3, 2012
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
Two secular human rights activists have resigned from the National Council for Human Rights to express their opposition to President…
Human rights council members resign over Brotherhood influence
Egypt
November 29, 2012
Human rights council members resign over Brotherhood influence
The deputy head of the National Council for Human Rights Abdel Ghaffar Shokr and board member Mohamed Zaraa submitted their…
Revolutionary Youth Union files lawsuit to block rights council formation
Egypt
September 12, 2012
Revolutionary Youth Union files lawsuit to block rights council formation
The Union of Revolutionary Youth filed a lawsuit Wednesday at an administrative court to halt the president's decision to form…
Thursday’s papers: Reactions to Tuesday’s spate of reshuffles
Egypt
September 6, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Reactions to Tuesday’s spate of reshuffles
At the end of a busy week of political developments and changes in some state structures, the press on Thursday…