Latest in Tag: Al-Masry Highlight
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Cassation Court upholds final death sentences in Port Said stadium massacre case
The court approved the death sentences of 10 defendantsÂ
Port Said emerges as Egyptâs focal point of soccer-driven protest
Port Said, the Suez Canal city associated with the worst incident in Egyptian sporting history, is emerging as a prime locus of soccer-driven protest in a country that does not brook dissent. Repeated protests in the city are laden with soccerâs tangled involvement and key role in the 2011 popular revolt that toppled president Hosni …
Mired in problems, Egyptâs president reaches out to Ultras
Best known for his brutal repression of critics, Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has invited the members of the Ultras, the militant anti-government football fans, to participate in the court proceedings related to a 2012 politically loaded football brawl in which 72 supporters of storied Cairo club Al-Ahly SC died. Al-Sisiâs invitation contrasted starkly with Al-Ahlyâs …
1 February: Time does not always reveal the truth
On 1 February, in a football league match between Port Said team, Al-Masry, and their Cairo rivals Al-Ahly, a fight and the ensuing stampede left 72 Al-Ahly fans killed.
Morsi to testify from prison cell in âPort Said prison clashesâ case
Court sentenced one defendant Sunday to five years in prison in the âPort Said massacreâ case
Port Said âprison clashesâ trial postponed to 10 August
Trial postponed to continue reviewing remaining evidence
In Pictures: Port Said trial death sentences upheld
Court approved execution of 11 defendants, former Port Said security director sentenced to five years
Port Said trial death sentences upheld
Court approved execution of 11 defendants, former Port Said security director sentenced to five years
Port Said ‘prison clashes’ trial postponed to continue hearing witnesses
 âMasked menâ among the groups of families fired gunshots at security forces, says witness
Al-Masry fans protest Port Said Massacre trial death sentences
Protesters claimed sentenced fans âscapegoatsâ
Egyptian death sentence for football fans puts presidentâs iron grip to the test
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisiâs iron grip on dissent is likely to be put to the test with the sentencing to death of 11 football fans for involvement in a politically loaded football brawl three years ago that left 74 militant supporters of storied Cairo club Al-Ahly SC dead. The brawl and …
Ultras leader arrested, referred to court
Said Moshageb is accused of storming club headquarters, attempting to murder head of the club
Egyptian activist receives 19th Ludovic Trarieux award
Mahienour El-Massry is the first Egyptian lawyer to receive the award
âPort Said Massacreâ retrial pushed back to 21 September
11 defendants retried after being convicted in absentia
Opinion piece condemned for allegedly inciting mass execution of street children
Al-Masry Al-Youm took the piece off the website in response to public outrage
Ramadanâs drama series infused with politics
Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in Ramadan. While politics have always found their way into these series, the January 25th Revolution has taken this politicisation to a new level. The Daily News Egypt reviews the themes portrayed in drama series of this yearâs Ramadan, how the political conflict is represented and what narratives are propagated.
Egyptâs banning of soccer fans from matches likely to boomerang
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian authorities have expanded the ban on fans attending matches to include international as well as domestic matches in a bid to prevent violence that is likely to backfire and spark renewed incidents in a country reeling from economic decline, widespread discontent and lack of confidence in the government and law …
Amnesty International condemns Port Said death sentences
Amnesty: âThe trials seem to be more about scapegoating a few than providing answers about what happenedâ
Ultras escalate protests ahead of Port Said trial
Ultras Ahlawy surrounded Central Bank and blocked airport road demanding retribution from police officers
Port Said enraged over prisonersâ relocation
Clashes erupted between police and protesters after some defendants in Port Said trial were moved from Port Said prison.
Wrap: Port Said call for civil disobedience
Trade, industry and transport sectors shut down by marching and blocking streets
Update: Calls for Civil disobedience in Port Said
Massive marches by the Green Eagles joined by employees and students
Calls for Civil disobedience in Port Said
Massive marches by the Green Eagles joined by employees and students
Calls for Civil disobedience in Port Said
Massive marches by the Green Eagles joined by employees and students
Al Masry: a song about all things Egyptian
Al Masry carries a message of conservation of everything that is truly Egyptian, set to a nice melody and with meaningful lyrics
Ultras mark Port Said massacre anniversary
Fans of Al-Ahly football club to commemorate the lives of 74 who were killed in the Port Said stadium disaster one year ago
Ultras plan marches ahead of Port Said trial verdict
Almost a year after clashes that left over 70 football fans dead, Ultras plan marches to converge on Tahrir Square
Students clash with Al-Masry fans over graffiti
Quarrels between students have left more than 50 injured in Port Said
Egyptâs football league postponed indefinitely
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