Representatives of repressive regimes from around the world are flying to Washington for the inaugural meeting of the bodyA grouping of largely oppressive and authoritarian world leaders and their envoys are flying to Washington...
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Read MoreI have no interest in defending his social media posts, but calls to strip the newly freed activist of British citizenship pile torment on top of tortureWhat is the proper punishment for hateful social media posts? Should you...
Read MoreGovernment sources say social media posts by British-Egyptian activist do not meet legal bar for such sanction The Home Office will not strip the British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his citizenship because his...
Read MoreDissident human rights campaigner has apologised after calling for violence against Zionists and police in 2010-2012The human rights campaigner Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s past social media posts have led to a widespread backlash...
Read MoreCampaigner recently released from prison makes statement after PM’s support is questioned by Tory MPsAlaa Abd el-Fattah, the British-Egyptian human rights campaigner, has apologised unreservedly for what he accepted were...
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Read MoreWestern leaders attending the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have enabled and sponsored this slaughter. They are in no position to build a Palestinian futureToday, Sharm el-Sheikh will host the most high-profile gathering of global...
Read MoreRepresentatives from Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Italy among those to attend conferenceThe UK is to host an international summit on the recovery of Gaza, Downing Street has said, as Keir Starmer...
Read MoreDecision expected soon after reports in Cairo about status of imprisoned dual-national human rights activistKeir Starmer has spoken to Abdel Fatah al-Sisi amid reports the Egyptian president has directed his officials to study...
Read MoreWho is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why are British diplomats trying to obtain his release? Patrick Wintour reportsLaila Soueif, 69, has been on hunger strike in London for more than 250 days in an effort to secure the release of her...
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