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Egypt, where protest is an honor crime

Egypt, where protest is an honor crime

More draconian restrictions on strikes and freedom of assembly

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Jun 11, 2023
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Egypt’s Cassation Court has ruled that “protest-related crimes” are to be considered “crimes involving a breach of honor.” This means public and private sector employers can now fire their workers if the latter are “accused” of calling for or taking part in a protest, even before they are indicted and without any administrative investigation.

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