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TunisiaEgypt: EU calls on authorities to allow civil society organisinations to work freely
September 19, 2016
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The EU has called on the Egyptian authorities “to allow the independent functioning of civil society organisations and human rights defenders as guaranteed by the Egyptian Constitution and in line with international human rights standards”, following the decision of an Egyptian Court to freeze the assets of Human rights defenders.
“The decision taken today by an Egyptian Court to freeze the assets of a number of prominent Egyptian Human rights defenders will directly affect a wide range of civil society organisations operating in the field of human rights. These organisations play a key role in the democratic development of Egypt,” said an EU statement issued on Saturday 17 September.
“The increased pressure on independent Egyptian civil society, in particular human rights organisations and defenders, is not in line with Egypt’s commitments to promote and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms as guaranteed by its Constitution and enshrined in the EU-Egypt Association Agreement, which is the basis for our partnership. Neither is it helpful for the stability, the security and the prosperity of Egypt that we all seek,” the statement said. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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EU Neighbourhood Info Centre webpage – Egypt
EU Delegation to Egypt – website and Facebook page
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