2008-10-10
Editor Previously Sentenced to Prison Granted Presidential Pardon
EOHR welcomes the presidential pardon granted by President Gamal Mubarak for Ibrahim Issa, editor-en-chief of "Al Dostour" newspaper. The pardon was issued on 6 October 2008, after Issa was sentenced to two months in prison by Boulaque Misdemeanors Appeal Court in the case that was known as the "President's health".2008-10-10
Egypt, Not Greece, Inspired Western Civilisation
Although we might not think of calling these fathers of Western thought Afro-centrist, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, and Hippocrates all acknowledged the debt owed by Greece to Egypt. 2008-10-07
Uganda Refs for Cairo Clash
CAF has appointed four Uganda referees to officiate explosive match between Egypt club Al Ahly and Enyimba of Nigeria on October 18 at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium. 2008-10-06
What the Heck - Let Egypt Too Have a Piece of the Pie
It always begins as a rumour that is strenuously denied. This is followed by vague and ambiguous half- hearted confirmations. 2008-10-02
Independent Journalist Sentenced to Jail in Defamation Case
In a move that surprised rights activists, prominent independent journalist Ibrahim Issa was sentenced to jail for two months in a criminal defamation case. In a joint action led by the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), 37 members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) condemned the ongoing violations of freedom of expression in Egypt, as illustrated by numerous criminal defamation cases before the courts. 2008-10-01
Make the Egypt Land Deal Open
The proposed wheat and corn growing project by Egyptian investors in Uganda has raised eyebrows over contested claims by a minister in Cairo that as many as two million acres have already been allocated to the project. 2008-10-01
Stepping Stones Across the Desert
"When I left Darfur, I left the hell of death and entered the hell of life. That is the only difference," said Galoud*, one of the many Darfuri refugees who have escaped to Egypt. 2008-10-02
NFF Roots Support for Enyimba
The Nigeria Football Federation has called on all football -loving Nigerians to do everything they can to support Aba giants, Enyimba FC, in Sunday's CAF Champions League semi final, first leg clash against Al Ahly of Egypt . 2008-09-30
Ambassador Speaks Out On Country's Two MIllion Acre Land Claim
In the past week, the alleged claim by Egypt's Agriculture minister Amin Abaza that Uganda offered his country over 2 million acres of fertile land to produce wheat to feed the Arab nation's 81 million people has rattled Ugandans. Officials in Kampala deny the deal. In an exclusive interview with Daily Monitor's Tabu Butagira on September 26, Mr Reda Abd el Rahman Bebars, the Egyptian ambassador comments about the matter. Excerpts 2008-09-30
Details Emerge On Egypt Land Claim
President Yoweri Museveni initiated talks with Egyptian officials over the possibility of growing wheat and corn for the north African state in Uganda but no firm offer of land was made, Egypt and State House sources have separately said. 2008-09-30
Reporter Arrested While Covering Protests Still Detained
The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by the ongoing detention of a reporter for the independent daily Al-Dustour. 2008-09-30
Sudan Announces End to Tourist Kidnap Drama
Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the kidnapped tourists in that country have been safely released. 2008-09-30
'Spirit' Key to Egypt's Success
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata believes his side will reach the 2010 World Cup should they maintain the fighting spirit that helped them claim the Nations Cup title earlier this year. 2008-09-30
37 Ifex Members Call for End to Jailing of Journalists Under Criminal Defamation Laws
The following is an appeal by 37 IFEX members calling for an end to the imprisonment of journalists under criminal defamation laws: 2008-09-28
Gov't Must Explain Egypt Land Claim
Yes, it is a serious matter of grave national concern that the Agriculture Minister of Egypt, Amin Abaza declared to the Al-Ahram newspaper in late August that Uganda gave his country slightly more than two million acres of fertile land to grow wheat. 2008-09-29
Atubo Denies Egypt Land Deal
The government has asked her Egyptian counterpart to clarify media reports that quoted an Egyptian minister claiming that Uganda had given her two million acres of land for wheat growing, the Minister for Lands, Daniel Omara Atubo has stated. 2008-09-29
Ministry of Information Prohibits Media From Reporting On Recent Kidnapping, Later Revokes Decision
ANHRI condemned a 23 September 2008 decision, issued by the Ministry of Information press office, prohibiting reporting on the recent kidnapping of 8 Egyptians and 11 foreign tourists. 2008-09-26
Egypt Claims Two Million Acres of Land
An Egyptian minister has claimed that the Ugandan government has given Cairo 2 million acres to grow wheat and corn this year although government officials say they have no knowledge of such a deal. 2008-09-25
Egypt Claims Two Million Acres of Land
An Egyptian minister has claimed that the Ugandan government has given Cairo 2 million acres to grow wheat and corn this year although government officials say they have no knowledge of such a deal. 2008-09-26
Azmi Back in Afcon Squad
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata has recalled defender Amir Azmi to his side's squad for next month's World Cup\Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Djibouti. |
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