Prosecution refers 3 officials from Egyptian museum to trial
The defendants were accused of negligence in the maintenance of lab equipment
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Turkey releases 12 Egyptians charged with joining IS
Egyptians were detained together with a group of Russians and Turks
Syrian bomber suspected in Istanbul explosion
10 people have been confirmed killed in the attack, while 15 others were injured
Prosecution renews detention of journalist Ismail Alexandrani’s for fourth time
Alexandrani’s next hearing will be on 27 January
NGO addresses low levels of female political participation
The report called on media and political parties to raise awareness about the role of women
Aid convoy for Syria’s besieged Madaya stalled
Tens of thousands are facing starvation in the besieged city
Egypt pledges greater security measures after Hurghada attack
Moscow stressed their support for Egypt, Germany advised tourists to remain vigilant
Court renews detention of Mohamed Hussein for another 45 days
Hussein has spent more than 712 days in remand
Qatar recalls ambassador to Iran
Early Wednesday Djibouti became the fourth country to cut ties with Iran
International community condemns North Korea’s report of H-bomb test
Pyongyang managed to develop its nuclear programme, while international attention was focusing on Iranian nuclear ambitions
267 cases of extrajudicial killing in 2015: AOHR report
UK-based watchdog criticises practices by security forces and judiciary
Egypt’s army kills 32 in North Sinai raids
The attack comes two days after Egyptian army announced that it had killed 26 militants
Reaction to Al-Nimr’s execution reverberates in political sphere
Egypt condemns attacks on Saudi Arabian diplomatic buildings in Iran
Egypt condemns attack on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran
Egypt is afraid war against terrorism will be portrayed as a sectarian war, says analyst
Previous terrorism-related executions in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has a long history of executing Saudi citizens as well as foreigners on terrorism-related acts. However, the recent mass execution has sparked international outrage with voices criticising the Saudi Kingdom and questioning the fairness of the trials. “Some of whom [the 47 executed] were clearly sentenced to death after grossly unfair trials. Carrying …
Nimr Al-Nimr: Shi’a cleric who called for elections in Saudi Arabia
The execution of the late cleric sparked international outrage
Saudi Arabia executes 47, including Shi’a cleric Al-Nimr
Protests have broken out in several countries condemning the execution
‘Popular Current’ holds president responsible for forced disappearances
The movement called for clarification regarding the disappearance of journalist Mahmoud Al-Saqa
Social media succeeded impacting decision-making in 2015
Reham Saeed programme was suspended after social media outrage
Some ‘forced disappearance’ cases are people who fled home: Interior Ministry
Interior Ministry reviewed 70 out of 101 forced-disappearance complaints
Dar Al-Ifta issues year-end report
Achievements of 2015 include the establishment of Islamophobia observatory, 630,000 religious edicts, a moderate message to communicate across cultures, advisory to European Parliament
Faisal building families left homeless after explosion
Despite the government announcing it was a gas leak, residents insist it was a terrorist attack
Saudi-led Arab Coalition forces advance towards Sana’a
Fighting is now 30km from Sana’a airport
Regime critic journalist allegedly escapes assassination attempt
Ziada was previously detained in “Al-Azhar University events” case
Tunisian Coast Guard arrests Egyptian fisherman
Egyptian fishermen are frequently detained attempting to fish in foreign waters
Military court sentences Badie to 10 years on charges of violence
A military court sentenced Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and other leading figures to 10 years in prison Tuesday in the case known in the media as the “Suez events”. Senior member Mohamed El-Beltagy and preacher Safwat Hegazy were amongst the defendants who were handed a 10-year prison sentence over inciting violence and …
Al-Dabaa media gag order stirs controversy
Not enough details have been revealed regarding reasons or entities behind the decision
Roadside bomb attack on security official in Al-Arish
Deaths avoided as Sinai State claims responsibility
Ministry of Interior authorises exceptional visit for prisoners amid continued criticism
Some visits were as short as one minute, prisoners’ association reports
Egyptian, Canadian defence ministers discuss military cooperation
Both countries are members of coalitions to fight terrorism