Decrees issued by the Egyptian ruling military council and the Justice Minister in recent days sharply reduce civilian oversight of military actions, creating conditions ripe for further serious human rights violations.
A June 4, 2012 Justice Ministry Decree empowers the military to arrest civilians. On June 17, the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued new Constitutional Declaration provisions that set out an expanded role for the military in civilian law enforcement, including continued trials of civilians before military courts. And a June 18 decree restructuring the National Defense Council gives the military expanded decision-making powers on internal as well as national security issues
RIO 20: "Backsliding" on women's rights
[…] it was “shocking” that in the 21st century women’s rights were still a contested issue.
They were cowards and I shall remain.
The collective memory of sexual assault
an article by Sawsan Gad published Egypt Independent
Bringing Down A Wall
Our City The Oppressive, The Occupied - No Walls
Women's Political Representation in the Arab Region
Trends disconcerting; however, there’s room for discussion about role of state feminism in pre-Arab-Spring women’s representation.
