Foreign Secretary to visit Egypt: In his first visit to Egypt as Foreign Secretary, Mr Johnson will also host a reception with British investors and some of Egypt’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. During the trip the Foreign Secretary will also meet with representatives of civil society and Human Rights activists. Speaking ahead of the visit, the Foreign Secretary … [Read more...] about Foreign Secretary to visit Egypt
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U.S. Jazz Violinist Chelsey Green to Perform in Egypt Next Week
U.S. Jazz Violinist Chelsey Green to Perform in Egypt Next Week: The U.S. Embassy welcomes American violinist Chelsey Green and the Green Project, as the popular jazz band visits Egypt next week for the first time. Their historic concert tour, titled “Hakawatya,” will feature performances at the Citadel in Cairo on February 28 and at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina … [Read more...] about U.S. Jazz Violinist Chelsey Green to Perform in Egypt Next Week
Egypt – Women’s Film Festival of Aswan
Egypt - Women’s Film Festival of Aswan: The first edition of the Aswan Women’s Film Festival (20-26 February 2017) will open on Monday, 20 February, with a large attendance of Italian participants. The task of selecting the films was assigned to Ahmed Al Hassouna, former director of the Cairo International Film Critics Week who, in cooperation with the Centro del Corto … [Read more...] about Egypt – Women’s Film Festival of Aswan
Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt: Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said: "I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt’s closure of the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, a prominent Egyptian human rights defender." "At a time when there are widespread concerns about … [Read more...] about Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
Egypt: Government Closes Human Rights Center
Egypt: Government Closes Human Rights Center: In response to the Egyptian government’s order closing the Nadeem Center for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Torture on February 9, as part of the tightening restrictions on civil society, Freedom House issued the following statement: “By physically sealing the doorway of the Nadeem Center, Egyptian … [Read more...] about Egypt: Government Closes Human Rights Center
