Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Egyptian, Greek defence ministers discuss military cooperation
Two ministers discussed regional issues and voiced their desire to improve security cooperation

Newly amended parliamentary law awaits cabinet approval
Politicians maintain parliament is unrepresentative and alarmingly lacking youth

The âforgottenâ fishermen of Ezbet El-Borg
Government obstinacy against fishermen who warn that âin the upcoming years, Egyptians will not find fish to eatâ
In Pictures: The âforgottenâ fishermen of Ezbet El-Borg
Government obstinacy against fishermen who warn that âin the upcoming years, Egyptians will not find fish to eatâ

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai âbloodiest zoneâ in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index
Cairo anti-sexual harassment initiative traces group assault case during Sham El-Nessim
âGuys place bets on whoever harasses women most,â says founder of âI Saw Harassmentâ
Sobhi makes new appointments in military leadership
Senior army officials are promoted by defence minister
UPDATE: North Sinai blast kills 6 military personnel: Army spox
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Militant group State of Sinai claim responsibility for second attack of the week
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Syrian refugee leaves Egypt for failing to obtain residency since 2012
âMy cousin, born and raised in Egypt, went to study abroad and can’t come back,â says Ahmed
Verdict on closure of HRW headquarters to be issued 19 May
Although HRW does not currently have offices in Egypt, the verdict would still serve to âundermine the groupâs presence in Egyptâ, says lawyer

1948 Palestinian refugee descendants cannot afford residence permit renewal
Nearly 5,000 Palestinians live in poverty in Sharqeya governorate

Employment, detention, and registration: On Syrian refugees in Egypt
Dozens still held in prison in Alexandria despite release order

Interior ministry ‘ready’ to receive complaints of police brutality
“They are bluffing,” says human rights lawyer
Yemen air strikes, fighting continue despite medicine, basic supplies shortages
Large-scale fighting taking place, water and electricity being cut

IMF ready to support Egypt: Lagarde
Lagarde says Economic Summit succeeded in attracting agreements and contributions

Suspect policeman in Shaimaa Al-Sabbaghâs killing faces trial 10 May
CSF officer accused of accidental killing, deliberate injury by shooting

Court imposes media gag on extremist group’s trial
Trial of Ajnad Misr postponed to 19 April

48 suspects referred to criminal court in Mayada Ashraf case
Prosecutor General accuses suspects of joining Muslim Brotherhood for non-peaceful purposes

First trial session for 17 defendants in Al-Sabbagh case
Security forces harassed SPAP members and journalists in court

More students sentenced to 3-5 years in prison by military court
10 Ain Shams University students sentenced in absentia to life

68 protesters fined EGP 50,000 each in 25 January anniversary trial
Protesters acquitted of Protest Law crimes subject to imprisonment

Communications ministry to present Ring Road mechanisation project worth EGP 200m
We plan to compete for executing the project in partnership with foreign partner, says Linatel Telecommunications CEO

Journalistsâ detention, electronic press among upcoming challenges: Qallash
âThe syndicate stood still for [a long period] and is capable of more,â says new Press Syndicate head

For years, journalists fought against restrictive laws and legislation
10 June marks an important day in the history of the ‘battle for freedom’, says head of Press Syndicate

German leader states need to ‘intensify’ relationships with Egypt after Al-Sisi meeting
In the statement by the Christian Union parliamentary bloc, economic ties were mentioned “foremost” as a field for growing cooperation between the two countries.

Egyptâs Press Syndicate: Struggle for journalism since 19th century
The syndicate celebrates 74th anniversary

Saudi FM criticises Putin over Arab League letter
Russian letter on Arab politics to summit sparks Saudi condemnation

The Al-Sabbagh killing case, as it happened
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court

53 defence lawyers now involved in Al-Sabbagh killing case
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court
Detained photojournalist exposes Abou Zaabal prisonâs alleged torture practices
Gamal Ziada writes from jail: âI saw death. I blame human rights groupsâ silenceâ