New report on democratic transition in Egypt
Report examines several aspects of democratic life in Egypt between January and March
Hend Kortam
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Nakhnoukh sentenced to 28 years in prison
Dubbed by the media as the Prince of Thugs, Nakhnoukh was arrested last August
Mubarak in detention for 15 more days
The Illicit Gains Authority has ordered the renewed detention of ousted president Mubarak
Alleged Black Bloc members remain in detention
Court ordered release of most detainees, but prosecution appealed the decision
ANHRI denounces harsh sentences against protesters
Six protesters were arrested while showing solidarity with detainees and were sentenced to prison
Detention renewed for Gamal Saber and sons
Murder charges were brought against the three following deadly violence in Shubra
Women’s rights groups demand end to defamation campaigns
In a joint statement several womenâs and human rights groups demanded that the media stops targeting female political activists
Egyptian assaulted by Israeli police
He was assaulted while celebrating Joyous Saturday, the last day of the Holy Week in the Church of Holy Sepulchre
Ahmed Anwar’s trial postponed
Blogger is accused of insulting the Ministry of Interior among other charges
AFTE documents violations against journalists
Information released in line with international celebrations of World Press Freedom Day
Libya stands up to illegal border activity
Libyan authorities have deported Egyptians who illegally entered its territory and captured boats fishing in its regional waters without permits
Military spokesperson denies military connection to underground prison
While quenching the rumor, the military called on news services to be objective and accurate
EIPR rejects limitations on right to protest
The human rights organisation rejects the draft protest law and describes the right to protest as one of the most important gains of the 2011 Revolution
Witness in Hassan Mustafa’s case has criminal record
Hassan Mustafa is appealing a two year prison sentence handed to him in March
Appeal to release Black Bloc detainees rejected
Among the detainees is a 15 year old boy with a health condition
Revolutionary Socialist students remember Abbassiya
One year since the deadly clashes outside the Ministry of Defence has passed
6 April Democratic Front protests in support of political activists
The group protests outside the New Cairo Court in the Fifth Settlement in support of political activists facing trial and investigations
Kefaya says Tamarod campaign is not under auspices of Kefaya movement
Kefaya: some members are involved in the Tamarod campaign but the campaign does not belong to Kefaya
US concerned NGO draft law will weaken civil society
Acting deputy spokesperson of US State Department is concerned the draft law will make Egyptâs government less accountable
University professor accused of contempt of religion
Students filed an official complaint against the professor accusing her of contempt of religion
Detainees from âundergarment protestâ released
The four people detained for a month have been ordered released
No-confidence petition launched against Morsi
The campaign was launched by political movement Kefaya
Court rejects Mubarak detention appeal
Court orders the continuation of Mubarakâs detention for 15 days under charges of illicit gains
Government says it fully respects judiciary
Cabinet releases statement amid controversy over amendments to Judiciary Law proposed to Shura Council
15 more days of detention for Mubarak
Renewed detention ordered by Illicit Gains Authority for charges of illegally amassing funds
Al-Islah Wal Nahda: Judiciary Law has created a crisis
Spokesperson of the party said passing the bill will only deepen current crisis
US citizen among dozens released on bail
Andrew Blake was arrested on Friday and is set to be released once bail is paid
Human rights group: Deaths and injuries in Port Said intentional
Mousawa Centre for Human Rights releases a fact-finding report on Januaryâs events in Port Said
Obama and Al-Thani want democracy for Egypt
The Emir of Qatar discussed Egypt as well as Syria during his official visit to the US
Presidency holds workshop on womenâs rights
Workshop is part of an initiative launched by Morsi to improve the status of women in Egypt