Is There Freedom Of Expression In Egypt?

NPR, Morning Edition by Deborah Amos | Jun. 3, 2009 (Special Report)

(Audio - streaming) When President Obama delivers his much anticipated address to the Muslim world in Cairo on Thursday, many in Egypt will judge the speech by what he has to say about human rights and democracy. Human rights activists say Egypt has a record of rounding up opponents, and torture in Egyptian jails is common. Full Story »

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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 3, 2009

Excellent survey of the free speech issues in Egypt.

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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 3, 2009

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Obama to Speak at Campus Where Political Freedoms Are Few

Washington Post by Howard Schneider | Jun. 3, 2009 (Special Report)

expectations have risen in the Arab Middle East that his speech will mark a fresh start in U.S. relations with the region and with its dominant faith, Islam. At Cairo ...

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Egyptians worry that Obama will inadvertently bless repression

McClatchy by Dion Nissenbaum | Jun. 2, 2009 (News Report)

Cairo prepares to welcome President Barack Obama on Thursday, when he's scheduled to deliver a major speech to the Arab world, politicians such as Nour are growing ...

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