Press freedom groups concerned over human rights in Egypt

Press freedom groups concerned over human rights in Egypt

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 14 other press freedom and human rights organizations sent a joint letter to the EU Monday raising concerns over Egypt’s lack of progress on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. As part of the elevation of the EU-Egypt relationship to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership in March 2024, the EU pledged €5 billion in financial assistance. According to the CPJ, one of the main conditions at…