The ongoing plight of EIPR staff, tethered by unjust travel bans and asset freezes, highlights a broader narrative of repression faced by human rights defenders in Egypt. A coalition of 34 rights groups calls upon the Egyptian government and the international community to recognize these punitive measures as not only a violation of human rights but also a detrimental act against those striving for justice and transparency. The upcoming Universal Periodic Review presents a crucial opportunity for the global community to advocate for the rights of all defenders in Egypt, making a clarion call for freedom and justice in a landscape where such ideals are increasingly endangered.
Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Face Continued Repression as Travel Bans Persist
