Latest in Region Highlight
Latest in Region
Omar Al-Bashir and Darfur: Wanted for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Independent researchers estimate the number of deaths in Darfur totals around 300,000, with more than 2 million displaced persons.
Al-Sisi congratulates Al-Bashir on landslide election victory
Al-Bashir, still avoiding an arrest warrant by the ICC, won with 94.5% in elections called ‘rigged’ by critics
Sudan’s Al-Bashir wins landslide victory despite harsh criticism
Al-Bashir, still facing ICC arrest warrant, won 94.5% in elections called “rigged” by critics
Yemen air strikes, fierce fighting continue during first talks
Representatives of former Yemeni President Saleh held talks in Cairo and Riyadh, amid continued fighting in Yemen
Stranded Yemenis in Egypt protest embassy ‘lies’
Amid heavy security presence, angry Yemenis accuse their embassy of lying over deportation trips
Operation ‘Decisive Storm’ completed, ‘Restoring Hope’ begins
Saudi-led coalition concludes operation, conflict in Yemen continues
Key figures’ speeches reveal irreconcilable differences in Yemen conflict
In speeches by former president Saleh and Al-Houthi on Sunday, peace seems low priority
New poll finds Egyptians generally unsupportive of military action in Yemen
21% of those supporting airstrikes against Houthis say it is part of Egypt’s war on terror
IS affiliates kill Christians amid condemnation
New deaths come nearly two months after beheadings of Egyptian Christians in Libya
Yemenis stuck in Egypt continue requests for help
Yemenis attempt to ward off internal tensions to remain unified in common objective – returning to their homeland
Houthi foreign allies criticise Egypt’s support of Saudi-led airstrikes
A string of rumours in April targeted Egyptian affairs by state-run Iranian news agencies
Cabinet revokes Egyptian citizenship of Hamas-affiliated Palestinian
Palestinian businessman Wael Diab associated with Gaza’s media, heading several local radio stations, according to Palestinian news agencies
Sudanese authorities interrogate detained Egyptian fishermen
“Sudan fired at Egyptian boats and fabricated charges,” says Matariya fishermen spokesperson
Leaked African Union paper: Sudanese elections deeply flawed
As the Sudanese polling stations are about to close, a leaked paper by the AU sees the standards for free and fair elections as “not been satisfied”
Houthis condemn UNSC resolution, call for protests
Security Council resolution aimed at thwarting Houthis and reinstalling Hadi government sparked strong condemnation by Yemeni militia
Yemenis in Egypt struggle to return home
We are not afraid to go back to Yemen and die among our families, one citizen said
HRW condemns Houthi use of weapons against protesters
Daily protests have been calling for Houthis to cease using Taizz as military base
Preachers not allowed to travel to Iran amid fears of ‘Iranian expansion’
Ministry of Religious Endowments reiterated warning against Iran’s “blatant interference” in Arab countries’ affairs
Heavy fighting in Aden, Houthis abduct leading opposition figures
Rebel militias advance towards port of Aden, thwart opposition by kidnapping senior Islah Party officials
525 Egyptians transported from Yemen: Foreign ministry
Situation is harder than in Libya, says Foreign Ministry spokesman
Yemen air strikes, fighting continue despite medicine, basic supplies shortages
Large-scale fighting taking place, water and electricity being cut
Hegazy flies to Saudi Arabia to attend conference
The conference aims to activate the common Arab defence initiative
Egypt condemns IS advances on Yarmouk refugee camp
Local militias initially thwarted advance, but monitoring group announced IS is now almost completely in control of Yarmouk
Coalition airstrikes hit military and civilian targets, Houthis continue advance
Airstrikes reportedly resulted in many civilian casualties, hitting a factory and a refugee camp while calls by Yemeni government for ground offensive continue
Yemenis in Egypt demand return to homeland
Demonstrations outside Yemeni embassy in Cairo appealing for safe passage, support
Egypt to facilitate the return of Egyptians from Yemen
Egyptian Ambassador to Yemen left the country last Wednesday
Attack kills at least 15 in refugee camp in Yemen
Houthi leader blames Saudi airstrikes, claims casualties rank in hundreds
Saudi FM criticises Putin over Arab League letter
Russian letter on Arab politics to summit sparks Saudi condemnation
Air strikes on Yemen continue
Yemeni Foreign Minister states “very possible” need for ground forces, air strikes hit multiple targets including Sanaa airport
Al-Sisi, Ban Ki-moon discuss Israel and Libya
UN Secretary General praised Egypt’s political and economic success, encouraged Egyptian participation in coming conferences