Egyptâs regime slammed by European Parliament over deterioration in human rights
The parliament debated Egyptâs political situation, highlighting the Giulio Regeni case
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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PFORT report documents 122 cases of government corruption in February
Most violations occurred within ministries; however, there were cases of corruption in the cabinet and parliament
Constitution drafters fear it will be âdisregardedâ
Members of 50-member committee and public figures launch âFoundation to Protect Constitutionâ
Citizen detained for burning Islamic teachings in front of Al-Azhar
Charges of âcontempt of religionâ continue despite widespread calls for law to be appealed
Ultras White Knights denounce Al-Zamalek assistant manager
Fan club rejects testimony of Ismail Youssef in re-trial of Air Defence Stadium case
Once popular MP Okashaâs fall from glory
Many perceive Tawfik Okasha as being responsible for his expulsion, having antagonised people in high places, including the president
Free Egyptians Party to run for vacant parliamentary seat
Elections to take place in April after Tawfik Okashaâs expulsion from parliament
Rights’ lawyer accused of managing ‘illegal organisation’
Lawyer Negad El-Borai previously summoned for interrogation over anti-torture draft bill
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In Pictures: Journalists rally at Press Syndicate demanding release of detained colleagues
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists organized a protest on Wednesday in front of the Press Syndicate to demand the release of fellow journalists detained and the stateâs tacit acceptance of their deteriorating health.
Press Syndicate protest demands rights for detained journalists
Head of syndicateâs Freedoms Committee suspends sit-in as Interior Ministry allows medical treatment for some jailed journalists
Parliament to call for new elections in place of Tawfik Okasha’s vacant seat
Okasha’s dropped membership leaves second empty seat in parliament in less than 6 months
Al-Faraeen TV channel stops broadcast permanently
Owner Tawfik Okasha lost parliamentary confidence
Parliament expels MP Okasha
Parliamentary majority votes to cancel his membership following Israeli meeting
Detention of detained doctor and his flatmates extended by 45 days
Taher Mokhtar was targeted due to his work with vulnerable social groups, say NGOs
Reality is by far worse than foreign reports: Khaled El-Balshy
Prominent press freedom defender spent night at syndicate conducing sit-in to protest detained journalists
Journalists to rally Wednesday to object harsh prison conditions
Detained colleagues suffering from poor health in prisons
Egyptians detained in Saudi Arabia to return home Wednesday
A total of 43 workers were deported for violating labour laws
Hisham Gaafar detention extended despite his poor health
Journalistâs wife denied prison visit Monday, despite pressure from Press Syndicate
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In Video: Strike demands rights of imprisoned journalists
Video by Asmaa Gamal and Ahmed Hendawy Editing by Omar Korashi
Lawyers stand in solidarity with detained colleagues
Security apparatus monitor and intimidate lawyers, says Ashour
Prominent Press Syndicate members protest âslow deathâ of detained journalists
All of our best efforts with authorities have gone down the drain, says head of Freedoms Committee
Parliament resumes discussion of internal regulations chart
Internal committees to increase from 19 to 28, according to new amendments
Renewal of detention order postponed for detained doctor
Doctor Taher Mokhtar worked on projects aiming to improve health conditions for prisoners
Lawyers Syndicate calls for strike to confront police crisis
Police abuse of citizens continues amid prosecution and judiciary intransigence, says member of Freedoms Committee
Press Syndicate claims security forces âkidnapâ journalist
El Badil journalist Sabry Anwar was arrested on 19 February from his home
4 minors sentenced to 5 years in prison for charges of âreligious contemptâ
Coptic teenagers in Minya accused of producing video âinsultingâ Islam
El Nadeem Centre receives warrant for closure
Doctors announce they will continue working, condemn ministerial position
Third officer in murder case to hear verdict 27 March
Court previously acquitted officers of 15-year imprisonment for torturing Sayed Belal to death
Thaâera Arab women network launches Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh solidarity campaign
Police officer previously convicted of shooting Al-Sabbagh to death now facing re-trial, amid concerns of âevading accountabilityâ
MP El-Hariri appears in court in bid for legislative transparency
The parliamentary member previously petitioned parliament to waive his legislative immunity ahead of the court session