Tag: Alaa Abd El-Fattah

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Join our Statement for the Protection of Digital Rights Defenders

Civil society is standing together to defend security researchers and trainers who act to protect and promote human rights. Join us to demand strong protection of their work and recognition as human rights defenders. …

18 December 2019

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Freedom of Expression

A message from his family: Alaa in danger: beaten, blindfolded, and threatened in prison

Our friend, courageous Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, is at risk of further beating, and of torture. Raise your voice to demand his release.…

10 October 2019

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Freedom of Expression

#FreeAlaa: Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah is arrested again

Only six months after his release from prison, Alaa Abdel Fattah, a symbol and a key leader of the 2011 Egyptian uprising, was arrested again.…

2 October 2019

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Freedom of Expression

Statement opposing Egypt’s legalization of website blocking and communications surveillance

Leading NGOs are calling for full repeal of Egypt’s “cybercrime” law and a block of the dangerous law regulating media.…

6 September 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do

We review the status of censorship in Egypt, the current challenges for civil society, and next steps for defending free expression.…

30 August 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Letter from Alaa Abd El-Fattah: “Unlike me, you have not been defeated yet”

Alaa Abd El-Fattah says we shouldn’t give up fighting for an internet of diversity and complexity.…

13 April 2017

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Freedom of Expression

There is always light: Manal Bahey Al-Din Hassan on digital rights in Egypt

Even with Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah behind bars, the digital rights community in Egypt is strong, and getting stronger.…

13 April 2017