Political parties blame Muslim Brotherhood, security forces for fans killings
Security forces excessive use of power, political parties and groups claim
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More parties to boycott elections, blaming government for ‘oppressive laws’
Thousands of opposition politicians are behind bars, says Salafi Watan Party
News leaks allege government’s ‘dissatisfaction’ with Gulf countries
Despite publically strong ties with GCC, speakers in the leaks argue relations should be based on self-interest
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Infographic: Egypt’s Game of Seats
DNE’s special coverage of Egypt’s parliamentary elections
Low turnout in pro-army Friday marches near Tahrir
Anti-government demos dispersed in Matariya
Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise
Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”
Egyptian soldiers killed in Ivory Coast car crash
Number of deceased will not be announced, says military spokesperson
Group claims setting UAE-owned bank ablaze
‘Popular Resistance’ posted footage of alleged members burning the bank’s Giza branch
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2 February: Who let the camels out?
Egypt’s 25 January Revolution left Egypt’s modern history with many unanswered questions. Who opened the prisons and released scores of prisoners? Who torched police stations? Where did the police go on the night of 28 January? Who were the thousands of armed men who attacked protesters in Tahrir Square on 2 February, 2011? Or, …
Former Salafi MP receives life sentence in Rod Al-Farag clashes trail
14 acquitted, another 65 received sentences between 3 and 10 years
‘We have to consider human rights’: Al-Sisi
President mourns Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, vows to prosecute offender
Interior ministry to release 312 prisoners
Initiative part of ministry’s emphasis on “respecting human rights”
Suspects in police station attacks in Giza, Fayoum arrested
Others were arrested trying to set fire to public transportation bus, says interior ministry
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In Pictures: Families of Sinai attack victims attend military funeral at Almaza military airport in Cairo
Militant group ‘State of Sinai’ claimed the most recent North Sinai attack that took place Thursday evening, targeting military and interior ministry facilities, in a Friday statement providing details about the implementation of the attack. High profile officials gathered at the Almaza military airport Friday to attend the funeral of a number of the deceased. Daily New Egypt documented some moments …
Court confirms Al-Qassam Brigades ‘terrorist group’ designation
Lawsuits argued group “attacked” state institutions
Student shot in anti-government Sharqeya protest
Violence continues as more local militant groups operate against government
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28 January 2011: Egypt’s Bastille Day
28 January 2011 marked a turning point in Egyptian history. On that day, anti-Mubarak demonstrations escalated their protests, engaging in violent confrontations with police forces all over the country. Protesters surrounded police stations, and police forces opened fire, killing many. Reports mentioning deaths only reinvigorated the demonstrations, leading protesters to directly attack police stations …
Court denies prosecution appeal on Ramsis bathhouse verdict
Defendants were charged with participating and organising same-sex “orgies”
Court rules ‘lack of jurisdiction’ in designating Hamas and Ultras ‘terrorists’
Lawsuits argued groups “attacked” state institutions
The Republic of Matariya
Cairo neighbourhood witnessed deadliest clashes in third and fourth anniversaries of revolution
Revolution anniversary death toll reaches 11: Ministry official
Ain Shams and Matariya witnessed heavy clashes between riot police and thousands of protesters
Police disperse anti-government protest in Alexandria, 1 killed: Interior ministry
State media report clashes in Menufiya between locals and Brotherhood protesters
Tahrir Square closed in anticipation of protests
Anti-Coup Alliance warn police of attacking protesters, army tightens security
6 April, Brotherhood, SAC, Salafi Front, Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya to participate in 25 January demonstrations
On the 2011 revolution’s anniversary last year, 108 were killed, according to the independent statistics database Wiki Thawra
Religious institutions: a pillar of Egypt’s new security state?
What are top religious institutions doing to support Al-Sisi and his government?
Al-Sisi celebrates Police Day, days ahead of 25 January anniversary
President announced killing of 208 militants in “fight against terrorism”
‘We are the solution’ initiative is positive step, lacks organisation: Ayman Nour
Morsi’s reign was part of a counterrevolution that started after Mubarak’s ouster, says liberal politician and former presidential candidate
More students sentenced as 25 January anniversary approaches
33 Al-Azhar students receive 1 year imprisonment; 6 female students to spend 15 days in detention pending investigations
Democratic Current to file new lawsuits against Mubarak
Group aims to present reports to prosecutor general Sunday
Mahalla strike suspended as workers return to factory
Administration to pay late profit shares