Officer accused of killing worker to remain in detention
The defendant’s lawyer claims that there is a lack of evidence to convict him of the crime
Adham Youssef
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3 new allegations of death in custody emerge
Without official recognition of foul play from the Ministry of Interior, families of the victims accuse the police of torture and murder
Family of dead prisoner accuse officer of torturing him to death
Police to investigate the incident as multiple narratives emerge
Officer who killed Rehab tea vendor receives life sentence
The officer was charged with first-degree murder in the case which dates back to April
13 Alexandria workers forced to resign ahead of military trial verdict
Verdict to be issued on Tuesday
High-profile former jihadist sentenced to 3 years in prison
Assem Abdel Maged was charged of inciting violence and spreading false news
Economic challenges push for failed attempt to impeach cabinet
Dozens of MPs passed and signed a petition demanding the impeachment of the cabinet, amid defence from the Prime Minister
Tanta Linen Factory workers protest, demand to be rehired
The workers demanded that the government apply a court verdict, which ordered that the factory be returned to the public sector
Housewife detained for calling for protests on 11 November
Amid condemnation from the Muslim Brotherhood, Shirin Bekhit was accused of belonging to an illegal group and plotting against the state
Islam Khalil rearrested after detention period of 466 days
Political activist and former detainee Islam Khalil was arrested again on Friday, as he is accused in a case dating back to 2014, according to his lawyer Halim Hanish. Khalil was previously detained and spent more than 466 days in detention. Hanish said that Khalil was arrested on Friday on his way to Talaat Harb …
Top Brotherhood leaders granted retrial, Morsi’s 20-year sentence upheld
The Appeals Court granted on Saturday the Muslim Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie, along with 13 other high- and low-ranking leaders, a retrial in what is known as the “Istiqamah Mosque” case. The court ordered that the cases be looked at by another bench, citing flaws in the investigations. In June 2013, controversial Judge Nagy …
Civilian, top police officer killed in Ismailia jail break
Six inmates are on the run, as police make efforts to regain control of the situation
IED explosion leaves 2 police officers dead in Al-Arish
The violence in North Sinai continue as the army claims it is intensifying attacks against militants
Riot police arrest more than 15 protesters in Port Said
Demonstrators protested the sudden increase in prices of government constructed flats for which they have been paying deposits since 2013
Man awaiting death penalty shot by police
Ashraf Al-Kazaz—who was wanted in several violence-related cases, convicted, and sentenced to death—was killed in a police raid amid allegations of extrajudicial killing
Preachers demand salary increase, resignation of Endowments Minister
The demonstrators demanded to have the same rights as Al-Azhar preachers and government employees
Prisoners continue to die in detention centres as Interior Ministry inaugurates ‘mobile police station’
In the last four days, three prisoners have died in detention amid silence from the ministry and media
Activist Haitham Mohamedain released
Mohamedain was arrested on 21 April during nationwide security raids that took place prior to the 25 April demonstrations
Prominent Egyptian poet Farouq Shousha dies at 80
Shousha passed away Friday morning following a splendid career in advocating the Arabic language and poetry
12 conscripts killed, 6 injured during attack in North Sinai
Security forces in North Sinai arrested 39 fugitives on Thursday
National Security officer shot dead in Beheira
Unknown assailants fired at the officer as he was returning home; no militant group has declared responsibility
After months of negotiations, Parliament passes Civil Service Law
The parliamentary speaker said during the session that several attempts have been made to block the passing of the law
Prominent Brotherhood member killed after reportedly being arrested
Former member of the Guidance Bureau Mohamed Kamal was reportedly arrested Monday night, and announced dead by the police Tuesday morning
Labour strikes in Sinai, Menoufiya echo economic demands
Workers in two private companies demanded an increase in salaries and better safety measures
52 reported incidents of abuse in September, amid denial of Interior Ministry
Reports are “inaccurate and full of propaganda”, says ministry representative
Luxor civilians demonstrate against torture of tourism worker in Hurghada
At the beginning of the year, a violent demonstration took place that led to attacks on security posts in the city
Officers accused of torturing lawyer to death granted retrial
Lawyer Kareem Hamdy was killed in 2015 in Matariya police station
International solidarity pours to support Alexandria Shipyard workers
Union syndicale Solidaires sent letter to President Al-Sisi demanding the release of the workers
Officer accused of killing civilian suspended from work
Incident marks another violation by Egyptian police apparatus, say Human Rights Monitor
Death toll in Rashid tragedy reaches 184
Capsized boat surfaces after seven days of being sunk; parliament refuses to declare arrested migrants as criminals