What Happened to Philip Rizk? — Update
February 9, 2009 •
Philip Rizk
The Gaza war was bound to get caught up in the human rights abuses of other countries in the region. From Egypt comes news this weekend that German-Egyptian blogger and activist Philip Rizk was arrested by Egyptian security officials during a Gaza solidarity rally. Friends of Philip say 14 others were also arrested, but all but Philip were released.
This is a recurring story in Egypt, where the government is suspicious of any popular movement or demonstration that exists outside of their control. Their goal is to muzzle all of civil society. Philip is just one of a number of Egyptian activists arrested because of their public efforts on Gaza.
Following the arrest, security officials continued to harass family members in Egypt. Amnesty International has met with the family and is following the case closely, as it is with the other arrested activists. Support groups for Philip have scheduled protests for today, Monday, in Washington, Chicago and other sites in the United States.
More information will be posted as we receive it.
UPDATED INFORMATION– Philip Rizk was released in the morning of 11 February.
No further action is requested from the UA network. Many thanks to all who sent appeals.
Attend the San Francisco Rally to Save Philip Rizk!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Egyptian Consulate in the Marina District, San Francisco
276 Mallorca Way, San Francisco, CA
More information about the abduction of Philip Rizk: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/
Join his family's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62997328834
Poster for San Francisco Rally: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/wp-content/uploads/…
Attend the San Francisco Rally to Save Philip Rizk!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Egyptian Consulate in the Marina District, San Francisco
276 Mallorca Way, San Francisco, CA
More information about the abduction of Philip Rizk: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/
Join his family's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62997328834
Poster for San Francisco Rally: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/wp-content/uploads/…
Attend the San Francisco Rally to Save Philip Rizk!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Egyptian Consulate in the Marina District, San Francisco
276 Mallorca Way, San Francisco, CA
More information about the abduction of Philip Rizk: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/
Join his family's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62997328834
Poster for San Francisco Rally: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/wp-content/uploads/…
Attend the San Francisco Rally to Save Philip Rizk!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Egyptian Consulate in the Marina District, San Francisco
276 Mallorca Way, San Francisco, CA
More information about the abduction of Philip Rizk: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/
Join his family’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62997328834
Poster for San Francisco Rally: http://www.freephiliprizk.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sfrizkposter.pdf
Great news! AIUSA's Urgent Action Network just received word that Philip Rizk was released this morning (February 11th). Thanks to everyone who took action on his case!
Great news! AIUSA’s Urgent Action Network just received word that Philip Rizk was released this morning (February 11th). Thanks to everyone who took action on his case!