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Egypt's Draconian new anti-Terrorism Law threatens freedom of speech, Democracy

Egypt’s Draconian new anti-Terrorism Law threatens freedom of speech, Democracy

contributors 07/03/2015

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Euronews | (Video Report) | – –

“Egypt launched airstrikes on Islamist militant targets in the Sinai peninsula killing 23 fighters, the offensive comes a day after deadly clashes in the region.”

On Wednesday, the cabinet approved a new anti-terrorism law which it claims will act as a deterrent but political expert Bashir Abdl Alfatah told euronews:

“The criticism of this law is that it might adversely affect freedom of expression and human rights in Egypt…

Euronews: “Egypt cabinet approves anti-terror law amid deadly fighting in Sinai”

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Filed Under: censorship, Egypt, Human Rights

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