27.08.2010 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Egypt must not try factory workers before a military court"

8 factory workers, all civilians, detained after taking part in a protest against poor safety conditions at a factory, are tried before a military court [ID 145295]

15.08.2010 - Source:New York Times

"6 Migrants Are Killed in Egypt" , Author: By REUTERS

4 African migrants killed by smugglers near border to Israel; 2 African migrants shot dead by policemen in attempt to cross border to Israel; 16 migrants arrested [ID 144624]

14.08.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"African migrants killed in Egypt"

6 African migrants trying to cross into Israel from Egypt's Sinai desert have been killed [ID 144550]

05.08.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Egyptian woman alleges rape by police on TV"

Alleged rape victim appears on television to talk about rape by 2 police officers [ID 144166]

30.07.2010 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Egypt must drop charges against three activists [PRE01/261/2010]"

Gamal Eid, Ahmed Seif El-Islam Hamad and blogger Amr Gharbeia are accused of "defamation", "the use of threats" and "misuse of communication tools" [ID 143812]

28.07.2010 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières 

"Two policemen go on trial for young activist's death"

2 police officers who allegedly beat to death young activist Mohammed Khaled Said go on trial [ID 143646]

28.07.2010 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Urgent Action 165/10 [MDE 12/029/2010]"

On 25 July, residents of Al-Sahaby area in central Aswan complained to the Governorate of Aswan about plans to demolish their homes; the 1,500 affected families have not been consulted about this decision by the authorities and the alternative housing available to them is insufficient for their needs [ID 143728]

27.07.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Police in brutality trial over Khaled Said death"

Trial of 2 policemen charged with brutality in death of 28-year-old Khaled Said a month ago opens [ID 143554]

27.07.2010 - Source:New York Times

"Egyptian Policemen Go on Trial in Torture Case"

2 policemen on trial for illegal arrest and torture of anti-corruption activist Khaled Said, who died in custody [ID 143578]

27.07.2010 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network 

"Growing protests over water shortages"

Tens of thousands of people all over country protest against water shortages [ID 143640]

26.07.2010 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Egypt authorities must ensure witness protection in police brutality trial [PRE01/256/2010]"

Authorities must ensure that witnesses who are called in the trial of 2 police officers are protected against possible reprisals, Amnesty International said; policemen are accused of beating a man to death outside an Alexandria internet café [ID 143545]

19.07.2010 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières 

"A blogger and two human rights activists to be tried this weekend"

The trial of blogger Amr Gharbela and activists Gamal Eid and Ahmed Seif El Islam Hamad was adjourned for the third time on 17 July, this time until 31 July [ID 142872]

18.07.2010 - Source:New York Times

"Death in Police Encounter Stirs Calls for Change in Egypt"

2 undercover police officers charged for beating a man to death in front of bystanders after cellphone photo of the incident sparked protests [ID 142832]

13.07.2010 - Source:New York Times

"The Female Factor: In Egypt, Women Have Burdens but No Privileges"

Article on equality of women [ID 142469]

09.07.2010 - Source:Le Monde Diplomatique

"Mubarak am Ende"

Overview on political situation (political history of president Mubarak; emergency law; situation of Coptic minority; treatment of government critics; role of Islamic belief; suppression of political opposition) [ID 144894]

07.07.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Egypt police raid Gaza car smuggling tunnel"

Egyptian police break up a ring smuggling new and stolen cars through secret tunnels into Gaza, officials say [ID 142102]

06.07.2010 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières 

"Two policemen who beat activist to death to be tried on torture charge"

2 police officers are to be prosecuted for their involvement in a young activist’s death but the charges being brought against them do not include murder [ID 142059]

05.07.2010 - Source:UN Human Rights Council (formerly UN Commission on Human Rights)

"Report of the independent expert on the issue of human rights obligations related to access to safe drinking water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque; Addendum; Mission to Egypt [A/HRC/15/31/Add.3]"

Report of the independent expert on the issue of human rights obligations related to access to safe drinking water and sanitation [ID 144996]

01.07.2010 - Source:Minority Rights Group International 

"State of the World's Minorities and Indigenous Peoples 2010"

Annual report on current situation of minorities and indigenous peoples [ID 143517]

01.07.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Police 'brutality' charges"

Alexandria: Authorities charge 2 police officers over death of young man [ID 141739]

30.06.2010 - Source:Hanns Seidel Stiftung 

"Ägypten Quartalsbericht April bis Juni 2010"

Quarterly report on recent developments (April to June 2010) [ID 143505]

29.06.2010 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Keep Promise to Free Detainees by End of June [MDE 12/027/2010]"

Article on detention under the emergency law of persons suspected of involvement in terrorism or drug-related crimes [ID 141584]

29.06.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Egypt shoots Israel-bound Eritrean"

African migrant killed by Egyptian police while trying to cross illegally from Egypt into Israel; at least 3 others detained [ID 141599]

29.06.2010 - Source:Human Rights Watch 

"Keep Promise to Free Detainees by End of June"

Changes to emergency law in May 2010 limits administrative detention to persons suspected of involvement in terrorism or drug-related crimes; thus, government obliged to release hundreds of detainees by end June 2010; list of detainees to be released [ID 141624]

29.06.2010 - Source:BBC News 

"Egyptians shoot African migrant trying to enter Israel"

Eritrean migrant is shot and killed by Egyptian police as she tries to cross illegally from the Sinai Peninsula into Israel [ID 141657]