25 April protest group acquitted following appeal on 2-year jail term
Court orders release of 33 defendants amid ongoing series of prosecution of opponents of Red Sea islands agreement
Amira El-Fekki
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Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
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Detention and trial of press syndicate leaders: another blow to freedom
âWe will go on,â says press community
Journalists to protest their detention, fate of press syndicate leaders remain unknown
Testimonies against the journalists include one from a syndicate board member, says board member Hanan Fekry
Guardian journalistâs fabrication proves our claims of non-credibility: Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry spokesperson told reporters that the newspaper will continue to be responsible for âwrongful impressions and distorted image of Egyptâ
MP raises controversy over university exam on Red Sea islands
Exam question reportedly established Tiran and Sanafir islands as Saudi territory though the agreement has yet to be passed by parliament
Deported French journalistâs press accreditation asserted
La Croix correspondent RĂ©my Pigaglio says he was not interrogated during his detention at Cairo International Airport, and was not told why he was being denied entry
French reporter deported from Egypt, sparking discontent among press
Local press centre claims RĂ©my Pigaglio was not registered as a journalist
Cabin crew and airport personnel: watching for our safety but whoâs watching out for them?
Meticulous security procedures of aircrafts and airports cannot be 100% guaranteed
EgyptAir MS804: all causes possible, none confirmed
Pilot labels fire hazard as plausible cause, while another senior presidential pilot rules out technical failures
Victims of EgyptAir crash mourned as their life stories emerge
Families and friends mourn the 66 lives lost in EgyptAir aeroplane crash while hundreds stand in solidarity and pay tribute
EgyptAir finally announces plane crash, mourns victims
Confirmation obtained on aircraft wreckage found near Karpathos, says airline
Egyptian officials make opposing statements on EgyptAirâs disappeared aircraft
Presidential office issued a statement on a meeting that took place between President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and members of the National Security Council, does not mention or confirm that the missing flight had crashed
State of law above display of power and terror: Press Syndicate leader
Syndicate president asserts journalistsâ union in âfight for dignityâ, maintains demands of accountability for security assaults in public assembly
New perspectives for press freedom in unified media law
Drafted by media experts and the government, the law has received approval from journalists
Amid ongoing trials, fourth 25 April protest case adjourned to 31 May
More than 100 young people given prison sentences in three separate cases for chanting against Red Sea islandsâ demarcation agreement
UPDATE- Investigations postponed for rights lawyer over anti-torture bill
Negad El-Borai was summoned five times for investigations amid concerns of detention
Parliamentary media committee to deliver assessment report on Press Syndicate crisis
Committee president demands investigation into syndicate complaints against Interior Ministry
âJusticeâ quickly served for young people
Political factions voice solidarity with young detainees against state oppression
Press Syndicate invites journalists to make decision on police crisis in Wednesday conference
âDespite our efforts to reach out to the state for solutions, there is no response from the other side,â says board member
Journalists determined to escalate in demand of rights
Syndicate under pressure by government and parliament
State corruption spreads amid theoretical combat strategies: report
At least 95 cases reported in 22 ministries in April as parliamentâs role remains weak
Press Syndicate files complaint against Interior Minister for assaults against journalistsÂ
At least 46 journalists targeted, harassed, detained during security crackdown for Mondayâs protests
Protests reap gains prior to taking off
The state carefully directed its security bodies to double efforts in countering such demonstrations
Prosecution issues more arrest warrants ahead of Mondayâs protests
Security crackdown continues following dozens of arbitrary arrests and house raids
Cabinet appoints new head of Egyptian Radio and Television Union
Reshuffle speculated to be due to mounting anti-state content
Nationwide security raids ahead of 25 April protests
Rights’ lawyers filed reports accusing Interior Ministry of kidnapping citizens, after failing to obtain information on the whereabouts of those arrested
Presidentâs office impugns media report that Sisi ordered suppression of 25 April demonstration
Political forces renew call for 25 April demonstrations to contest Tiran and Sanafirâs sovereign transfer
MPs accuse government of disregarding communication with foreign community
âDistorting, systematic anti-Egypt campaigns by press, parliamentary, and human rightsâ communities,â says Egyptian MP visiting European Parliament
Parliament approves Ismail’s cabinet with 433-vote majority
Only 38 voted against the programme, while five abstained from voting
No referendum on ceding Tiran, Sanafir islands: leftist parties
Politicians call for protests to defend historical sovereignty rights