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13 alleged militants arrested in police raids in Beheira and Alexandria
Interior ministry says arrested individuals are members of the Muslim Brotherhood

Detention renewed for 3 suspects accused of calling for 11 November protests
The prosecution is accusing the defendants of belonging to an illegal group

3 suspects arrested for assassination attempt of Ali Gomaa
Police targeted various criminal hotbeds in different areas in a search for the assailants responsible for the failed assassination attempt

Education ministry cancels another Thanaweya Amma exam, following leak
While the Ministry of Education claims that there have been a number of arrests to prevent the leaking from continuing, several Facebook pages leaked a component of the mathematics exam on Sunday morning

Detention of rights lawyer Malek Adly renewed for 15 more days
The prominent rights lawyer was arrested on 5 May after a month of campaigning against a maritime demarcation deal that saw the transfer of sovereignty of two Red Sea islands from Egypt to Saudi Arabia

NGOs demand state stop retaliatory actions taken against Malek Adly
The NGOs strongly believe that this is an attempt to seek revenge in relation to Adly’s work on revealing the state’s violations of human rights

Prosecution orders four days detention against prominent researcher
Thabet is charged with attempting to overthrow the regime, belonging to the Brotherhood

Two members of 6th April Youth Movement released on bail
Lawyer awaits court decision on the prosecution’s appeal of the release order

8 lawyers released following investigations
The lawyers were arrested for protesting without a permit in front of the Lawyers Syndicate
In Pictures: Journalists protest once more at Press Syndicate for ‘dignity’
The protests came after security forces blocked their access to the syndicate and dozens of journalists were assaulted and detained while covering Monday protests

Protest campaign vows to continue pursuing end to Red Sea islands sovereignty deal
Al-Sisi and the Interior Ministry are responsible for the safety of the arrested citizens, says Egypt not for Sale campaign

The full story: weekend of arrests amid state fear
A resurgence in protests in recent weeks led to a security crackdown that saw the arrest of dozens on Thursday and Friday

Protests reap gains prior to taking off
The state carefully directed its security bodies to double efforts in countering such demonstrations

Interior Ministry releases 859 prisoners for Sinai Liberation Day
Random arrests also took place on the national holiday, ahead of expected protests

Prosecution issues more arrest warrants ahead of Monday’s protests
Security crackdown continues following dozens of arbitrary arrests and house raids

Al-Dostour party condemns arrest of its board member in Ismailia
Abdelazeem is charged with disturbing national security and publishing false news through Facebook

Dostour party member released on EGP 5,000 bail
Abdelazeem was charged with disturbing national security, publishing false news on Facebook

Family reports “forced disappearance” of youth
Sherif El-Afifi was arrested from his house in Nahia last Thursday, says sister

International Students’ Day: Egypt’s SU elections kick-off after 2-year halt
Political activity will still remain under state control, says researcher

Internet freedom in Egypt under scrutiny
The scope for criminalising activity on cyberspace has expanded, says AFTE lawyer

Thousands of arrests in 2015 cause overcrowding in cells: NCHR
11,877 were arrested during 2015, 418 in October for alleged Brotherhood membership, according to interior ministry

Former prisoner publicises cellmates’ stories
Hosny relayed the stories of five other prisoners; people in prison are not just numbers, he says

At least 343 arrested in August for alleged Muslim Brotherhood membership
Menufiya, Beheira and Fayoum were the top 3 governorates with number of arrests

2 students arrested in Alexandria over Facebook page
Social media page posted calls for demonstrations and anti-government content, says Ministry of Interior

658 violations against journalists during Al-Sisi’s first year in office: ECRF
First two months of Al-Sisi’s second year in office saw increase in arrests compared to same duration during his first year in office, says report

Army kills 88 in North Sinai raids
The dead are allegedly ‘suspected militants’
Journalist reportedly arrested for alleged Brotherhood membership
Abu Bakr Khallaf was arrested from Egypt Syndicate Union headquarters on Tuesday
Family members claim arrested child is not guilty of producing weapons
Ministry of Interior published photograph of arrested minor next to improvised firearms he is accused of manufacturing
5 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members arrested
Charges of inciting violence and unlawfully demonstrating
‘I Saw Harassment’ encourages women to enjoy Eid celebrations outdoors
Rights group says it will confront sexual harassment and help women feel secure