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The Egyptian revolution was hailed internationally as an admirable and justifiable act by the Egyptian people to demand social justice and freedoms that they have been denied for decades. It was therefore anticipated that, following this revolution, the interim Egyptian political authorities would prioritize urgently needed legal and procedural reforms to enhance and protect the Egyptian people's newly won rights. However, the Egyptian government has taken no steps to lift undue restrictions on the operations of civil society organizations, despite the fact that a vibrant civil society is an essential component of a democratic state that respects human rights and the rule of law.