Statement by the Spokesperson on the closure of the Al-Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence

The closure, on the 9 February 2017, of the Al-Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence was a development of particular concern for the European Union. The Center has played a critical role in treating victims of violence and was an important source of expertise in the field of torture.

The fight against torture is a long standing human rights priority of the European Union and a common objective for all parties to the Convention Against Torture including Egypt.

ESO: Bakcground information: Egypt and the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/egypt-and-the-eu/

ESO: Bakcground information: Decision by Egyptian court to freeze assets of two prominent human rights organizations and their directors http://www.europeansources.info/record/decision-by-egyptian-court-to-freeze-assets-of-two-prominent-human-rights-organizations-and-their-directors/

ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 6 February 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/foreign-affairs-council-6-february-2017/

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