Egypt will not keep quiet until truth is revealed in Regeni case: Saeed
This came in a brief on Egypt given at the European parliament session in Brussels
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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State of emergency in North Sinai extended to April
The state of emergency was first implemented by a presidential decree issued in October 2014
Interior Ministry celebrates 65th National Police Day
President Al-Sisi honours killed police officers in ceremony
Tunisian authorities agree to speed up trial of Egyptian fishermen
A trial session scheduled for February will take place on 26 January
Egyptian parliamentary delegation in Brussels for talks with EU Parliament
Local state media has reported that the NGOs Law is up for discussion during the visit
Prosecution detains Finance Ministerâs advisor on corruption charges
Three defendants accused of bribery over land value manipulation
‘Red Sea islands’ protesters granted release on bail
Group of 12 was arrested earlier in January
Daqahleya governor refers 240 hospital employees to investigation over absence during inspection visit
Governor allocates EGP 500,000 from public services funds for hospital’s development
Court reduces sentence against 2 Matariya police conscripts to 6 months in jail
The previous sentence was a 3-year prison term against 9 defendants, two of which had appealed the original verdict
President Al-Sisi speaks with French President
Hollande expressed his country’s appreciation for delivering the remains of the French passengers, according to Egyptian presidency
Defenders of the Red Sea islands sovereignty present constitutional, historical, legal context to disputed case
Controversy at peak ahead of expected court verdict on islandsâ ownership
Gag order on judicial news aimed at judges, not media: experts
Judges instructed not to share opinions and personal issues on social media networks
Democratic Current parties renew escalation plans over Red Sea islands, fail to deliver protest notification to authorities
Red Sea islands defenders confident in winning judicial battle, say opposition groups
President Al-Sisi ratifies new Media Syndicate Law
A temporary founders committee will be designated to establish syndicate, set regulations, and media code of conduct
El-Nadeem issues monthly report titled âArchive of Oppressionâ
Report sheds light on reported incidents of deaths in custody, extra judicial killings, and medical negligence in prisons
Hate message against Christians painted on church floor
The act was caught by security cameras, police are looking for the perpetrator
Retrial of police officer in Shaimaa Al-Sabbaghâs case postponed
Court postpones hearing to 19 February
Muslim Brotherhoodâs sympathy with executed militant reflects support for terrorism: Foreign Ministry
Brotherhood previously used charges against Habara to clear the groupâs name in the âRafah massacreâ case
HRW, Amnesty International statements on church bombing show tolerance of terrorism: Foreign ministry spokesperson
Both organisations blamed lack of progress in preventing sectarian tension prior to IS claiming responsibility
Suicide bomber in church attack part of Muslim Brotherhood cell operating abroad: Interior Ministry
Other fugitive suspect coordinated with members in Qatar, was trained by Sinai Province, says ministry
Freedom of expression: a fundamental human right continues to deteriorate
Freedoms of opinion, press, protest, and creative works oppressed
Blaming security incompetence tops reactions to Coptic Church attack
State dismisses claims; Al-Sisi praises security efforts in combating terrorism
22-year-old suicide bomber carried out Coptic church attack: Al-Sisi
The president announced the arrest of four people, including a woman, while two other suspects are being sought after in connection with the attack
Civil society workers ask Al-Sisi to reject parliamentâs NGO Law
The law was passed without dialogue, and violates local and international standards, argue opponents in letter to president
Parliamentâs first drafted legislation on NGOs heavily criticised
NGO establishment issues, governmental oversight, and prison among problems faced in new law
Doctors Syndicate undersecretary summoned for investigations
Several human rights organisations and advocates immediately announced solidarity with Mona Mina
UN, local report slam Egyptâs increasing number of arbitrary travel bans
TV presenter Amr El-Leithy was banned from leaving Cairo’s airport on Thursday
22 police officers referred to trial in prison escape case
Six inmates escaped from Ismailia Future Prison in October
Court upholds charges of insulting Islam against writer Fatima Naoot
Naoot receives a reduced suspended sentence of six months
Over 300 signatures in solidarity statement with syndicates, workers
NGOs, political parties, and public figures decried oppression on press, doctors syndicates and PTA workers