Over 30,000 petitions urge Egypt to immediate release brother of human right activist

Over 30,000 petitions urge Egypt to immediate release brother of human right activist

More than 30,000 petition signatories demanded the immediate release of 27‐year‐old Egyptian student Oqba Hashad, Amnesty International reported Thursday. According to the group, Oqba Hashad was detained for nearly six years, solely because of his brother’s human rights activism. The group stated that Oqba Hashad was arrested on 20 May 2019 during a raid on his dormitory at the University of Sadat City by National Security Agency agents. In the …

Over 200 South African and Palestinian Human Rights Organisations Urge South Africa to Return to the International Court of Justice for Provisional Measures

Over 200 South African and Palestinian Human Rights Organisations Urge South Africa to Return to the International Court of Justice for Provisional Measures Our 211 members of the South African organisations, the Palestinian Human Rights Organisations Council (PHROC), and the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network (PNGO) applaud the commitment of South Africa who has, and continues to be, a staunch supporter and protector of the fund…