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An international human rights group called recently on the United Nations to ensure that countries hosting its climate conference commit to meeting human rights standards after it documented instances of repression against environmental groups in Egypt, the host of COP27 later this year
An international human rights group called recently on the United Nations to ensure that countries hosting its climate conference commit to meeting human rights standards after it documented instances of repression against environmental groups in Egypt, the host of COP27 later this year.
Human Rights Watch said in a report based on interviews with more than a dozen academics, scientists, and activists that government restrictions amount to a violation of basic human rights. They questioned the Egyptian government’s ability to meet basic climate commitments.
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Egypt’s government has engaged in a widespread crackdown on dissent in recent years. The state has detained thousands, many without trial, according to rights groups. Under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Egypt has also intimidated activists. New laws have practically barred many civil society organizations from operating. Egypt’s human rights record is coming under scrutiny as the country prepares to host the international conference aimed at slowing climate change through coordinated global action. In July this year, several dozen organizations called on Egypt to end its crackdown. They demanded freedom of expression, which is being throttled by the authorities. and allow people to exercise freedom of expression ahead of the summit.
