Egypt asks international community not to selectively fight terrorism
“IS is only a faction, there are other extremist groups that are as dangerous,” says Foreign Ministry spokesperson
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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Egypt fights IS: What are the options?
Decision lies between joining US-led coalition and possible Italy-led European regional coalition
Houthi spokesperson slams GCC as UNSC seeks Yemen escalation
‘Egypt’s military to stay out of conflict unless Bab El-Mandab straight threatens Suez Canal navigation’, say experts
Militant insurgency, curfew will restrict electoral process: Sinai political parties
When asked about how the current insurgency will affect the electoral process, Hasona added that it will have a negative effect on both the voters and the candidates. “In tribal communities, discussion sessions usually take place after sunset.
Activists, journalists commemorate Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh on Valentine’s Day
Prominent journalist points out serious concerns with media gag in killing case
Al Jazeera journalist highlights international bias against Egyptian journalists
Baher Mohamed is the 30-year-old Al Jazeera journalist whose Egyptian citizenship prevented him an equal chance for freedom like his co-defendants Mohamed Fahmy and Peter Greste. The media has rarely highlighted Mohamed’s case, but the journalist is now speaking of the increasingly unfair situation. Daily News Egypt visited Mohamed’s house and spoke to his wife …
Young politicians demand resignation of interior minister over repeated violence
Why does the state keep fighting the young? they ask
Court will resume Port Said riots trial on 7 March
Air Defence Stadium clashes revive 3-year-old football tragedy
Malicious attempts cannot break our unity: Al-Sisi to Arab kings
Egyptian authorities reject alleged leaks against GCC countries
Young political parties and the election game: To play or not to play?
Party members eager to reflect revolution’s demands for democracy by participating
Amal Clooney requests meeting with Al-Sisi over Fahmy release
Fahmy’s Egyptian counsel informed by Egyptian officials that release imminent, says Clooney
Why do politicians keep fighting despite common goals?
Most projected electoral coalitions describe their goals as representing the 25 January and 30 June revolutions, rejecting terrorism and extremism, and safeguard the national identity
Criminal court sentences Syrian citizen to life imprisonment on terrorism charges
Defendant convicted with shooting 6 civilians in Tahrir Square
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Infographic: Egypt’s Game of Seats
DNE’s special coverage of Egypt’s parliamentary elections
Al-Sisi meets with 17 newly sworn-in governors
Replacements include security men, university professors and youth
Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise
Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”
Baher Mohamed’s lawyer demands release as Greste, Fahmy walk free
“Egyptian citizenship violates your rights and puts you behind bars,” says activist Aida Seif El-Dawla
Al-Sisi greets former rival Sabahy during army symposium
Sabahy makes first public appearance next to Al-Sisi since elections
Court sentences 183 to death in Kerdasa police killings
Court of appeals orders retrial in separate case of Giza senior officer’s death
Socialist Popular Alliance VP detained as suspect in Al-Sabbagh’s killing
“A police conspiracy to allow perpetuators to walk free,” says Al-Haqanya law centre
Final verdict for Mohamed Morsi due 16 May
Ex-president and 35 Muslim Brotherhood leaders accused in “espionage trial”
This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
‘State of Sinai’ claim hundreds of killings in Sinai attacks
Numbers will not be announced, says military spokesman
Candidates start medical check-up before parliamentary application
Controversy erupts as politicians say “high cost” challenges youth
North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai
Survey poll says 79% will vote in parliamentary elections
Report inaccurate as non-representative sample and biased questions, says expert
14 governors to be replaced by month’s end
People turned down position offers and are afraid to take responsibility, says Al-Sisi
Popular Alliance claim authorities banned Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh funeral
Al-Sabbagh’s death brings former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi back to forefront of political scene
Court upholds jail term for activists Douma, Maher, and Adel
Activists were sentenced to 3 years in prison in December 2013
North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government