Accusations, denials over abuses of authority by security forces on 25 January anniversary
Rights groups issue condemnation of heavy-handed state response on 25 January Revolution anniversary
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68 NGOs accepted to observe parliamentary elections
Almost 70 organisations will monitor the integrity of the upcoming parliamentary elections
Prince Salman promises continuity as he takes Saudi Arabia throne
Its backing will remain unchanged, but the lifeblood of Gulf aid cannot continue indefinitely
Protesters with Molotov cocktails dispersed with live ammunition in downtown Cairo
Some protesters were caught as they fled the scene, and violently beaten by non-uniformed men
Egypt to attend London summit on strategies to defeat ISIS
Foreign ministry says it wants to ‘counter the negative image of Islam’ internationally
Alaa Abdel Fattah transferred to military hospital but health stable: Mona Seif
Activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah has been on hunger strike for 79 days
Egyptian embassy in Yemen closes amid turmoil
Houthi militias clash with Yemeni army, surround prime minister’s residence
Al-Azhar blasts West for ‘double standards’ on freedom of speech
Western leaders alleged to welcome “terrorists” in march against terrorist attacks, and to decry anti-Semitism while allowing Islamophobia
Revolutionary figures angered by media claims of opposition government in Germany
Activists and prominent figures deny unsubstantiated report in Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt continues to link extremism with Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it bids for UNSC seat
Recent statements by officials suggest that Egypt’s hopes for security role is based on linking international extremism with neighbouring conflict
British, Egyptian civil society figures pen open letters to protest abuse of activists
A letter in The Guardian follows a joint statement by top Egyptian NGOs protesting travel bans on civil society leaders
Canadian FM in Egypt to talk security, religion and jailed AJ journalist
John Baird due to meet President Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry
HRW criticises Egypt’s ‘persecution’ of atheists following blasphemy prison sentence
Idku court verdict made international headlines in what the rights group calls part of a “coordinated government crackdown on perceived atheists”
Cairo journalists rally for Charlie Hebdo, struggle to divorce criticism from attacks on Egypt press
Different countries have different circumstances, say Press Syndicate officials; fiancée of imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist says ‘our struggle is the same’
Egyptian court sentences man to 3 years in prison following declaration of atheism
Father of defendant supports court case against son for insulting religion
Post-Paris shootings: Al-Sisi calls Hollande, US issues global warning to its citizens
Egyptian president told French counterpart that Islam condemns such brutal killings
Egypt continues to push for UN Security Council membership in international meetings
Egypt reaffirms desire to be key regional security player at international conference as it seeks support of African countries in its bid
Palestine to join International Criminal Court: UN Chief
Despite failure to achieve nation status at UN Security Council late December, Palestine to be accepted onto UN war-crimes court, while official speaks of possible Israeli retributions
4 Ultras jailed charged with assaulting Al-Zamalek president
Short sentences given for alleged ‘acid’ attack on club chairman
Egypt warns foreign journalists to fact check following Amal Clooney story
The Guardian article led to confusion over threat of arrest to high-profile Al Jazeera trial lawyer
North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region
Revolutionary Socialists leader reports his assets seized over alleged terrorism connect
Names of 120 individuals claimed to be affiliated to Muslim Brotherhood groups given to CBE for funds freeze
Over 100 deaths by abuse in Egyptian prisons in 2014: Report
El Nadeem Centre’s end of year report calls on government to take responsibility for widespread and severe mistreatment of detainees
Cairo’s small business owners hope for stability, skilled workforce and clear-out of bureaucracy in 2015
Mixed year for efforts of city’s start-ups, but optimism about coming year rides high
25 Ultras Ahlawy members arrested following basketball match break-in
Hardcore supporters of Al-Ahly club protest against alleged collaboration between club chairman, Egyptian Basketball Federation and police to bar fans
Al-Sisi ratifies electoral districts law amid concerns over fair democratic representation
Regulations do not weigh votes equally and will empower businessmen and Mubarak-era figures, says panel at CIHRS
Disputed report in Turkish media takes aim at both Egypt and Erdogan foe
Daily Sabah alleges that Egyptian police raided a Gülen-affiliated school in Cairo, removed Turkish flags
First court session for high-profile Ramses ‘gay’ bathhouse case postponed
Accused protested their innocence and reported daily beatings, while families were ejected from the courtroom as they asked journalists not to photograph the accused
Over 150 arrested on charges of ‘debauchery’ since 30 June: EIPR
Bath house raid one of many cases of clampdown on homosexuality since ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi
New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties
Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights