Dossier
mistreatment
Coverage of mistreatment in the Nexus archive.
former Egyptian doctorperson1obstetric violencetopic1university hospitalplace1Alexandriaplace1U.S. Department of Stateorganization1The Guardianorganization1visa application processtopic1asylum seekerstopic1consular officerstopic1temporary visa applicantstopic1U.S. embassy and consulate officersorganization1
- Former Egyptian doctor detained over hospital abuse allegations, released on bail
A former Egyptian doctor was detained and released on bail following allegations of hospital abuse. The doctor was arrested after sharing information about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria.
- US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country
The U.S. State Department has issued a new directive requiring temporary visa applicants to affirm they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country. Applicants who answer affirmatively or decline to respond face a significantly higher chance of visa denial, as outlined in a leaked state department cable obtained by The Guardian.