Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Highlight
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Amended law empowers NCHR members during prison visits
“NCHR to start inspection with Tora Prison next week,” says member
ONtv’s Sawiris rebuts Reem Maged’s claims on show ban
Conflicting information from channel and owner regarding issue
Egypt bans ultras in bid to break anti-government protests
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian court has banned militant football fan groups or ultras as terrorist organisations in a bid to break the backbone of anti-government protests. The ruling pushes further underground groups that often offer despairing youth a rare opportunity to vent their pent-up anger and frustration peacefully. Ultras have for the past …
Political parties seek ‘immunity from dissolution’ for next parliament
Parties submit new proposals for elections to president
Hamas calls verdict on Palestinians in Morsi trial ‘shocking’, ‘sad’
“Some were martyrs of resistance a long time ago,” says Hamas spokesperson
Presidency mourns judges killed in armed North Sinai attack
Attack on judges should make them more determined to pursue justice, says Al-Sisi
Ultras groups banned by court order
“They will not have a voice in the face of the regime,” says anti-Ultras lawyer
Trial of NGO founders postponed to October
Defendants have been in pre-trial detention since May 2014
Islamist leader Essam Derbala arrested on terrorism charges
Derbala remained committed to Anti-Coup Alliance
Justice minister resigns, new appointment expected
Experts question whether minister’s replacement will really help the reality of social equality and justice in Egypt
Former Al Jazeera journalist to sue network
Mohamed Fahmy seeks $100m in compensation for manipulation and negligence of staff
Egyptian fishermen’s trial in Sudan resumes
“We are not as important as the Ethiopians our country liberated from Libya,” says spokesperson
Judge survives assassination attempt in Helwan
Judge Moataz Khafaga handles Muslim Brotherhood cases, fingers point to the group for attack
Demolition of former National Democratic Party headquarters
The Cairo Governorate has officially issued the license to destroy the former headquarters of the dissolved National Democratic Party (NDP), which ruled under the regime of Hosni Mubarak. According to state media, the building has officially been handed over to the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Saturday to proceed with its demolition. The building was set …
Al-Sisi invites Putin to launch of Suez Canal Axis in August
Egyptian president met with world leaders in Moscow on Saturday
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry warns fishermen against illegal entry into territorial waters
Ongoing negotiations with Sudan over detained Egyptian fishermen
4 killed in violent clashes in Damietta
Basarta village enters sixth day of unrest with dozens of arrests
Less freedom, more violence: Report on journalists’ everyday struggle
“I was attacked by a police officer for voicing people’s complaints against him,” says journalist Sally Ghaleb
NGOs accuse state of corruption, but we don’t look at ourselves: Maat GM
Ayman Okeil discusses postponed elections, and internal politics among Egyptian NGOs
Photojournalist Ziada walks free after last week’s acquittal
Friends and family celebrate, after release procedures took several days
‘Birthday’ celebrations and trip to Pyramids: The Mubarak family under spotlight
State Council denies decision regarding Mubarak’s lifetime privileges
Judicial officials suspected of antiquities smuggling
Prosecutor-General orders media gag in case involving two brothers
Egypt to continue Yemen operations
Coalition troops allegedly land in Yemen, reports arise over bigger ground intervention with Egyptian participation
Egyptian journalists celebrate Press Freedom Day remembering colleagues
“The police’s detention of journalists on their Freedom Day is alarming,” says prominent journalist
Egypt, Rwanda enhance security cooperation
Egypt to train Rwanda in techniques for fighting terrorism and extremist ideology
Why press freedom?
Voices from journalists worldwide on World Press Freedom Day
Sobhi holds talks with Chinese counterpart strengthening military cooperation
Defence Ministers discussed methods of cooperation in fields of defence, transportation as well as enhancing exchange of military expertise and training
We refuse strikes: Union Federation to Al-Sisi
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation presented President Al-Sisi with a ‘code of conduct’, refusing strikes and committing itself to “dialogue”
Egypt returning to central role in world: Mehleb
Prime Minister Mehleb puts emphasis on economic cooperation, Al-Sisi focuses on combating terrorism
Al-Sisi, Greek defence minister share concerns about Libya
President Al-Sisi met with Kammenos to discuss Libya and other regional issues