Egyptian rights group suspends operations after 'hostile' targeting of staff

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information said the decision to close its doors came after "many strenuous attempts to continue to operate, despite the difficult conditions.” 
A poster by Italian street artist Laika entitled "Don't visit Egypt" is pictured on a wall near the Egyptian Embassy on June 16, 2021.
A poster by Italian street artist Laika entitled "Don't visit Egypt" is pictured on a wall near the Egyptian Embassy on June 16, 2021, in Rome in protest against the recent extension of the detention in Egypt of a 29-year-old Egyptian student Patrick Zaki. - ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images
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One of the few remaining human rights groups in Egypt announced on Monday that it was suspending operations. 

In a statement on Monday, the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) said its decision to shut down came after “many strenuous attempts to continue to operate, despite the difficult conditions.” 

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