journalists
At least 70 journalists, photographers were assaulted in the first 6 months of 2015
Egypt
June 28, 2015
At least 70 journalists, photographers were assaulted in the first 6 months of 2015
Violations on journalists increased by 68 percent, according to the association for the freedom of thought and expression's midyear bulletin.…
Syndicate calls for immediate release of all imprisoned journalists
Egypt
June 19, 2015
Syndicate calls for immediate release of all imprisoned journalists
The Press Independence Defense Committee of the Journalists Syndicate has expressed deep concern at the continuing intimidation and arrest of…
Report: 51 violations against journalists in May
Egypt
June 8, 2015
Report: 51 violations against journalists in May
The Journalists Against Torture Observatory has issued its monthly report on violations against journalists and media professionals, listing 51 violations:…
Committee formed to organize journalists strike on June 10
Egypt
May 19, 2015
Committee formed to organize journalists strike on June 10
A group of journalists planning to strike has decided to form a press committee to effectively communicate a unified message…
Detention extended for photojournalist Shawkan over Brotherhood-link charges
Egypt
May 14, 2015
Detention extended for photojournalist Shawkan over Brotherhood-link charges
The Cairo Criminal Court extended on Thursday the detention of photojournalist Mahmoud Shawkan and 51 others for another 45 days,…
More than 300 journalists to join strike on 10 June, says Balshy
Egypt
May 12, 2015
More than 300 journalists to join strike on 10 June, says Balshy
Over 300 journalists have signed the petition by Khaled al-Balshy, deputy head of the Journalists Syndicate, on staging a strike…
Report: 48 cases of violations against journalists in April
Egypt
May 6, 2015
Report: 48 cases of violations against journalists in April
The Journalists Against Torture Observatory (JATO) has issued its monthly report on violations that journalists face while performing their duties. Forty-eight…
Army official: Islamic State kills five journalists working for Libyan TV station
Egypt
April 27, 2015
Army official: Islamic State kills five journalists working for Libyan TV station
Islamic State militants have slit the throats of five journalists working for a Libyan TV station in the eastern part…
Syndicate panel to monitor detention conditions of reporters standing trial
Egypt
April 15, 2015
Syndicate panel to monitor detention conditions of reporters standing trial
The Journalists Syndicate has said it is forming a panel to be tasked with monitoring the detention conditions of reporters…
13 journalists sentenced to life in prison, one to death
Egypt
April 12, 2015
13 journalists sentenced to life in prison, one to death
For the first time in Egypt, a court has issued the death penalty and life sentence against 14 journalists collectively…