Tag Archives: Sonia Farid
Fate of Egyptian NGOs hangs in the balance
By Sonia Farid Nov. 10 marked the expiry of the ultimatum given to Egyptian NGOs to “adjust their legal status” by registering under law 84, which dates back to ousted President Hosni Mubarak. The registration decree was issued in July
Egypt’s Sinai evacuations: A case of displacement for security?
Analysed By: Sonia Farid Creating a buffer zone along the border with the Gaza Strip has been the Egyptian government’s priority since the Oct. 24 attack that killed more than 30 soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula. The plan, which promises
Egypt’s new ‘societal police:’ Better security or more repression?
Analysed By: Sonia Farid On Oct. 18, the legislation committee at the Egyptian State Council approved the establishment of the “societal police.” According to the ruling, members of this force will be non-police civilians who will be given police powers,
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