Morsi appoints 17 new governors
Seven of the presidentially appointed governors hail from the Muslim Brotherhood
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Presidency will not allow meddling in Egypt’s share of Nile water
President Morsi discusses all options for dealing with Ethiopian dam with foreign and water ministers as well as security, defence and intelligence chiefs
Police arrest owner of internet café where Sinai kidnappers uploaded video
Another suspect arrested and both referred to prosecution
Egypt insists Ethiopia honour pledge not to harm water interests
Foreign Ministry summons Ethiopian ambassador as President Morsi meets foreign and water resources ministers
Mazaj is one of the first Arabic-Fusion restaurants in town
Mazaj offers tasty dishes from around the region
ANHRI demands investigation judge in Black Bloc case
Human rights organisation claims detainees are being illegitimately held and prosecution refuses to hand over case files to defence lawyers
Local roundup: Al-Ahly and Zamalek level on points to retain top spots
Ismaily cements second place in Group B while ENEPPI and Smouha compete for the remaining playoff spot in Group A
Judges declare sit-in protesting judiciary law
Prosecutors and judges night time protests outside High Court building to force Shura Council to stop discussing amendments
Judges to be consulted on Judiciary Law amendments
Supreme Judiciary Council and Judges’ Club discuss unified strategy regarding Shura Council amendments to Judiciary Law
Admin court postpones Ramlet Boulaq verdict
Residents are suing the Cairo governor for issuing a land seizure order on their land
Ramlet Boulaq criminal case postponed, verdict expected Tuesday
South Cairo Criminal Court hears defence arguments for 51 residents arrested following Nile City Towers clashes
Courthouses and prosecution offices enter digital age
Spokesperson for public prosecution admits previous way of hiring was not transparent
Mekki proposes judiciary law compromise
Former justice minister thinks retirement age should be 65 and not apply to judges already over it
Fahmy refers SCC remarks to legislative committee
Shura Council will adopt Supreme Constitutional Court’s suggestions but may not refer the election bills back to the court, says Sobhy Saleh
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In Pictures: Demonstrators protest Judiciary Law
Opposition MPs chant “unlawful” as upper house votes in favour of amending law
Shura Council refers judiciary law amendments to committee
Opposition MPs chant “unlawful” as upper house votes in favour of amending law
SCC strikes down election laws again
Supreme Constitutional Court deems ban on military and police personnel voting unconstitutional, demands ban of religious campaign slogans and redrawing of voter districts
Soldiers were released without negotiations says presidency
Military spokesperson says information on kidnappers is available but won’t be released for security reasons and that military operations contributed to intelligence efforts
Morsi thanks military and police for successful rescue operation
The president met with the seven released soldiers at Almaza military airport
Salafist jihadists deny involvement in Sinai kidnapping as military operation looms
Shura Council defence committee demands formation of National Security Council so that elected representatives are involved in decision-making process
Poverty on the rise amid increasing unemployment and inflation: ECESR
Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights releases report demonstrating social and economic rights violations ahead of UN evaluation of Egypt’s adherence to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Military and police deploy units and vehicles to North Sinai
Deployed 30 carriers transporting tanks
Presidency denies negotiations with kidnappers
No military operations approved yet and all options are being considered, says presidential spokesperson
Morsi: Sinai kidnappers are criminals, not jihadists
President Mohamed Morsi says he ordered the immediate resolution of the Sinai kidnapped soldiers crisis
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In Pictures: Sinai hostage situation enters fourth day
Kidnappers demand release of Sinai political prisoners, President Mohamed Morsi calls for national dialogue and NSF boycotts
Video allegedly shows kidnapped Sinai soldiers
Kidnappers demand release of Sinai political prisoners, President Mohamed Morsi calls for national dialogue and NSF boycotts
SCC approves new chief justice appointment
The Supreme Constitutional Court deputy chief justice Adly Mansour will replace outgoing chief Maher El-Behairy who is set to retire at the end of June
Shura to discuss amendments to NCHR law
National Council for Human Rights will be able to inspect prisons and file lawsuits against human rights violations
Hassan Mustafa appeal verdict set for 15 June
Witnesses reverse testimony, say activist did not slap prosecutor
Four protesters charged with attempted murder following clashes
Police arrested 13 young protesters following clashes in Downtown Cairo after the day’s planned marches to Tahrir Square