Egyptian Activists Fear Erosion of Rights

Tension is building in Egypt following the government’s crackdown on opponents as the nation’s next round of elections approaches. We talk with Hossam Baghat, founder of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, a Cairo-based human rights organization. He joins us to discuss the state of civil liberties in Egypt and the latest political developments there.

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