Patrick George Zaki Pardoned
CAF welcomes the recent news that Egyptian national, Patrick George Zaki has received a presidential pardon.
CAF welcomes the recent news that Egyptian national, Patrick George Zaki has received a presidential pardon.
Letter to Egyptian authorities protesting continued detention, violation of academic freedom of Egyptian scholars
Letter to Egyptian authorities expressing concern regarding the deterioration of academic freedom in the country, including the continued detention of several scholars, leveling of new charges against some who are already detained, and restrictions on travel of previously detained researchers.
Letter to Egyptian authorities protesting the ongoing detention of Patrick George Zaki, a graduate student in Italy and human rights researcher with the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) without due process, charging him with spreading false news and statements to disturb the peace, and inciting protest without permission from relevant authorities with the goal of undermining state institutions, overthrowing the Egyptian government and instigating terrorism.