Istiqlal Party head sentenced to 8 years in prison
Police station refused to escort the defendant to trial, says lawyer
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of joining Syrian rebel group
The defendant was sentenced in absentia, while another received ten years imprisonment
Education Ministry denies removing Essam Heggyâs photo from school curriculum
The NASA scientist accused the ministry of removing his information from a textbook
Egyptian student detained for recruiting fighters for Syria
Islam Hamzay disappeared on 3 January 2016, allegedly as a result of an enforced disappearance
At least 34 killed in 3 explosions in Brussels days after arrest of main suspect in Paris attacks
Belgium, French, and Italian governments raised terror threat level to high, deployed security forces in the streets.
Prominent Anti-Coup Alliance leaders acquitted
Magdy Qurqur and Magdy Hussien were detained after the military ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi
Maspero Triangle residents fear home demolition amid unclear official position
Socialist party accuses governorate of âtaking investors sideâ; residents to hold press conference Sunday to address issues
Alexandrian sanitation workers’ strike extends to fifth day
The striking workers allege they are owed outstanding wages for January and February
Fugitive killed in exchange of fire in Haram: Interior Ministry
Local human rights organisations fear incident was a an act of âextra-judicial killingâ
Lawyers demand release of detained colleague
Islam Salamah was taken from his home in Gharbyia Monday
Hamas, Brotherhood deny Egyptâs accusations of âassassinatingâ Hisham Barakat
You should look among yourselves for the killer of the general prosecutor, says Brotherhood
Further conflicting official statements on possible increase of Metro ticket price
âThe Uprising of the Poorâs Metroâ protest campaign called upon activists and metro users to stage peaceful demonstrations inside stations, in protest of any price increase
Police officer sentenced to 3 years for death of tuk-tuk driver
Verdict comes as police violations are on the rise
Brotherhood-affiliated lawyer arrested
Abdel Aziz El-Deriny was detained in Alexandria
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In Pictures: Trial of officer charged with killing Al-Darb Al-Ahmar driver begins
The court postponed the trial to 9 March
Man dies in custody during transfer to police station
Egyptian penal institutions harshly criticised for âinhumane and violentâ conditions
2 protesters killed during clashes with police in Damietta
Two police officers and a citizen were injured in the standoff
EIPR condemns sentencing of Coptic minors for âreligious contemptâ
The four minors filmed a video in which they mocked practices of militant group Islamic State
Two protesters killed during clashes with police in Damietta
Two police officers and another demonstrator were injured
Al-Sisi admits tenuous balance between fighting terrorism and abuse of authority
President spoke about recent government economic achievements at Strategic Development in Egypt 2030 conference
Low-ranking policeman killed colleague after dispute amid continued violations
Social media pages claiming to be run by low-ranking policeman exchange threats and accusations with Ministry of Interior
Protestors commemorating Mohamed Mahmoud clashes acquitted of all charges
The defendants were arrested for taking part in protests to mark the fourth anniversary of the 2011 clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud Street
Families of missing individuals and detainees demand âjusticeâ
The families demonstrated Saturday in front of the Press Syndicate
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Supporters of slain driver chant against police, as Al-Sisi asserts legal confrontation of police brutality
Tens of mourners chanted against “police are thugs”, in front of the Cairo Security Directorate
HRW condemns possible closure of El Nadeem Centre
The centre may face closure for purported violations
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Families of Al-Aqrab prison inmates protest worsening conditions
On Thursday, local human rights group demanded the establishment of a committee to investigation alleged violations
Plainclothes policeman kills driver following argument
Prior to media attention on over the incident, police sources told local media that the policeman was trying to break up a fight and a shot was fired, killing the driver
Police officer killed in a drive by in Giza
Unknown assailants fired at checkpoint
40 Police Academy cadets expelled over âBrotherhood affiliationsâ
Investigations by the State Security Department found the defendants had first- and second- degree relatives who are members of the Muslim Brotherhood, and participated in pro-Brotherhood protests, head of the academy General Amr Al-Asar said
Inmates’ families assaulted outside Al-Aqrab prison: Human Rights Monitor
The association condemned the attack, vowing to escalate the case to ensure that âall officers responsible for the incident will be punishedâ