Human Rights Watch (HRW) has selected Mona Seif as a finalist for the prestigious Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders. (Image: Twitter)
Human Rights Watch Selects Proponent Of Terrorism As Finalist For Award -- Washington Times
Several Washington-based human rights groups are facing criticism for awarding two radical Egyptian Islamists who have endorsed terrorism and expressed hostility toward Israel.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) came under fire earlier this week after it selected Mona Seif, an Egyptian terrorist sympathizer who calls Israel the “real terrorist,” as a finalist for the prestigious Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders.
Critics quickly accused HRW and the other nonprofits responsible for selecting Seif of perverting the award by selecting a radical figure who has preached terrorism against Israel.
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Update: Top Rights Prize Nominee Supports Killing Israelis -- UN Watch
My Comment: Talk about losing your credibility .... and fast.