Higher National Security Prosecution investigates Hurghada attack, Germany confirms 2 nationals killed
Suspect deported to Cairo, motive undeclared by authorities
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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Germany confirms killing of two nationals in Hurghada stabbing
Two female German tourists were killed in an attack on a beach resort Friday in Hurghada. The German embassy in Cairo has quoted its foreign ministry in a statement on Saturday morning confirming that the two victims were German nationals. The embassy further stated that its representatives were present at the crime scene. A man …
Church commemorates St. Samuel Monastery victims on Monday
28 people were killed in May in shooting claimed by IS
GMF 2017: Global in-focus perspectives on diversity between populism and turmoil
“The media is not the enemy of the people. They are working in the people’s interests,” says Peter Limbourg
State media regulatory bodies assume roles after meeting with president
National Media Council takes steps in press and media, announces code of ethics
Al-Sisi honours Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt
“Egyptian Christians are equal citizens; Islam promotes tolerance for the other,” says Al-Sisi
Bassem Darwish on the “one of a kind” music experience in Egypt with Souad Massi
Music is not just about stage performance, it is an entire drama with a message, says Bassem Darwish
Souad Massi on her career and her cooperation with Cairo Steps in Egypt
Freedom is to be able to think differently, says Souad Massi
Aya Hegazy, husband, Beladi Foundation members acquitted by court
Couple spent three years in detention on accusations of exploiting street children
Church attacks perpetrators will be brought to justice: Al-Sisi to Tawadros II
Ministry of Interior in search of Tanta attacker’s identity after naming Alexandria’s suicide bomber
Minister of Social Solidarity clears high-profile owner’s orphanage name in child abuse allegations
Photos showing tortured children emerged on social media, but minister said forensic reports did not prove claims
Pope Francis to visit Egypt despite Palm Sunday attacks
The international community has expressed support for the country and victims
Foreign media highlights “Christians’ security need” in coverage of Palm Sunday attacks
Washington Post and The New York Times question the efficiency of security measures
Cabinet to explain 3-month state of emergency to parliament
Terrorism is continuing battle, says Al-Sisi
Church bids farewell to victims of terrorism
Frustrated people take it out on press and media, say journalists
3-month state of emergency declared by presidency, approved by cabinet
Al-Sisi announced emergency measures on Sunday along with the formation of a national council to combat terrorism
IS attacks Egypt’s churches on Palm Sunday
27 killed and 78 injured in Tanta church explosion where bomb was disarmed a week earlier
BREAKING: Casualties reported in explosion near church in Tanta
LIVE UPDATES: At least 25 dead and 71 injured
Egypt’s Al-Azhar condemns Stockholm truck attack
Sweden, international community in solidarity against terrorist acts
Century-old assembly law challenged before court
CIHRS revealed that the law was previously repealed but continued to be reinforced in courts
State Council judges determined to stand up to parliament
Some MPs also voiced rejection of certain amendments to the Judicial Authority Law
Press Syndicate is not politicised but cannot ignore national issues: Amr Badr
‘I am personally committed to defending journalists, whether they are members of the syndicate or not,’ says new board member
Parliament Speaker to discipline yet another opposition member
“I’m ready to pay the price for expressing my opinion,” says MP Haitham El-Hariri
Hisham Geneina and Al-Tahrir journalists’ defamation trial postponed to April
Defendants accused of insulting former justice minister Al-Zend
Press Syndicate demands investigations into security violations
After its former president and deputies were convicted on Saturday, the syndicate’s new president expressed the syndicate’s full support for them
Banned from travelling to receive award, Nazra’s director granted Alternative Nobel Prize
The Right Livelihood Foundation came to Mozn Hassan, applaud women empowerment efforts
Syndicate leaders to appeal verdict before Cassation Court
Journalists gathered at the syndicate to raise the flag of press freedom
Condemnations of continued Israeli lack of cooperation with UN
Egyptian and Palestinian representatives call for UN action against human rights violations as Al-Sisi sets topic on the agenda for upcoming meeting with Trump
Court upholds three-year jail sentences in Matariya doctors’ assault case
Out of the original nine defendants, some remain on the loose
Court to rule on El-Nadeem Centre’s closure in April
Since February 2016, the centre faced several government attempts to shut it down