Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Criminal court sentences Syrian citizen to life imprisonment on terrorism charges
Defendant convicted with shooting 6 civilians in Tahrir Square
Egyptian Embassy in US criticises top newspaper over Al-Sisi coverage
Flack given over Washington Post’s letter criticising current Egyptian government’s stance
Egypt condemns Turkey’s comments on ‘Kerdasa Trial’ verdict
Turkey says it “will maintain its solidarity with Egyptian people”, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry retorts that it is an “irony”
Egypt appoints controversial UAE hired gun as elections monitor
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s efforts to lend legitimacy to parliamentary elections scheduled for this spring have gotten off to a murky start with the appointment of a controversial, reportedly United Arab Emirates-backed, human rights NGO as one of five foreign election monitors. The appointment of Norway-based Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) alongside four …
This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
In Pictures: Families of Sinai attack victims attend military funeral at Almaza military airport in Cairo
Militant group ‘State of Sinai’ claimed the most recent North Sinai attack that took place Thursday evening, targeting military and interior ministry facilities, in a Friday statement providing details about the implementation of the attack. High profile officials gathered at the Almaza military airport Friday to attend the funeral of a number of the deceased. Daily New Egypt documented some moments …
‘State of Sinai’ claim hundreds of killings in Sinai attacks
Numbers will not be announced, says military spokesman
North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai
A view of Egyptian media from outside the snake pit
Wall Street Journal’s Matt Bradley discusses the state of post-30 June media
Where is the Egyptian revolution?
Demands increase on each anniversary, as do calls against every new regime
Parliament caught in political ambiguity: will the president respect legislative independence?
Experts warn of unfair representation, state control and failing public’s expectations
Egypt’s judiciary – by the government, for the government
In turn, Head of the Supreme Judiciary Council Judge Mohamed Abdelrahim said the president stood by judges against “attempts of intervention from some countries that wanted to comment on some verdicts they didn’t like and asked not to enforce them”.
Mohamed Soltan’s health conditions deteriorate
Activist has been on hunger strike for 360 days to protest his detention
Egypt seeks pivotal role in energy trade: Al-Sisi
Following 25 January Revolution, Egypt has suffered from recurring power cuts
Al-Wafd Party aims to compete with former PM in parliamentary elections
Party joined 19 political parties into one electoral coalition to face Kamal El-Ganzoury’s list
Charlie’s Hebdo issue following attack ‘unjustifiably provocative’: Dar Al-Ifta
Dar Al-Ifta condemn mosque attacks in France following the attack on Charlie Hebdo
Al Jazeera’s lawyer bailed out on the defendants, so we paid for our own: Mohamed Fahmy’s fiancée
Marwa Omara speaks to Daily News Egypt about the details of Fahmy’s arrest, and the circumstances surrounding it
Al-Sisi to reassure Kuwaiti leadership on Egypt investment, settle issues: Experts
50% decline in costs of Gulf oil aid to Egypt due to sharp decline in world oil prices
Key economic decrees in 2014
2014 witnessed several presidential and ministerial decrees that changed economic landscape
Voices from the Muslim Brotherhood
The Brotherhood was officially designated a terrorist organisation in a December 2013 cabinet decree, and the decision was upheld, by court order, in February 2014.
Year End 2014: What has the president accomplished so far?
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi made several economic promises to Egyptians prior to his election. Daily News Egypt reviews the goals set and analyses how far along they are from realisation. Prior to election, then-political candidate Al-Sisi cited “national security” concerns for not sharing his detailed vision. Al-Sisi stated that only the broad lines of his …
Court orders retrial for detained Al Jazeera journalists
Journalists are to remain in prison until the court decides on a retrial date
3 cooperation agreements signed in China
Egyptian president met with leading Chinese tourism companies in Beijing
Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy
Al-Sisi invites Chinese inventors to March Economic Summit
Al-Sisi said the Egyptian economy was in a “very difficult position” 16 month ago, with inflation reaching its highest rates, international agencies lowering the country’s credit ratings, and the fleeing of foreign investments.
Al-Sisi appoints new Director of Intelligence Agency
Previous head of the National Security Authority appointed as new director of the General Intelligence Service
Al-Sisi receives Qatari, Saudi envoys
Diplomatic reconciliation between Qatar and Egypt resulted from Saudi and US pressure: analysts
Egypt’s miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’
Trying Mubarak unconstitutional, should have taken place before electing president: Minister of Transitional Justice
‘My committee visited Tora Prison following the UPR and we did not receive any complaints of torture’, minister says
The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics
ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing for his reign, claim AUC professors