Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo

No written initiatives for a political solution to Syrian crisis: Opposition official
President of Syrian Coalition discussed upcoming dialogue and Syrian refugees during Cairo visit
Prisoner in Al-Azouly Prison allegedly died of torture
Family of deceased submitted a report to Prosecutor General to receive and bury the body, and to launch an investigation
Two ‘State of Sinai’ militants allegedly killed in Cairo
Militants were responsible for several terrorist attacks, say Ministry of Interior

Drive-by shootings of security personnel ‘difficult to prevent’: Analyst
âThis happens every week,â says analyst Mohamed Qadri Saeed
Four released following detention after protesting Mubarak verdict
The Qasr Al-Nil Misdemeanour Court acquitted four detainees Wednesday, who were charged with protesting in the vicinity of Tahrir Square. The four protestors had been protesting against the Cairo Criminal Court’s decision to drop all charges against former president Hosni Mubarak on 28 November. The defendantsâ lawyers, who work for the Egypt Center for Social …

Middle-East’s first ever tattoo expo held in Cairo
Tattoo artists in Egypt speak about their experience working in the country
Disputed report in Turkish media takes aim at both Egypt and Erdogan foe
Daily Sabah alleges that Egyptian police raided a GĂŒlen-affiliated school in Cairo, removed Turkish flags

Bassem Youssef to be fined EGP 100m
âI’m not a part of this disputeâ, surgeon-turned satirist tweets

Cairo University allows 38 suspended students to return
Students re-admitted on condition of âparents’ guarantees of not protestingâ
Over 150 arrested on charges of âdebaucheryâ since 30 June: EIPR
Bath house raid one of many cases of clampdown on homosexuality since ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi

Al-Sisi receives Qatari, Saudi envoys
Diplomatic reconciliation between Qatar and Egypt resulted from Saudi and US pressure: analysts

My 800 word torture report
By Ahmed Tharwat The release of the Senate Intelligence Committee torture report has brought back painful memories. Now everyone knows that our government has âtortured some folksâ, as President Obama has put it when he wanted to be homey and cute. As someone who was tortured himself in an Egyptian jail, such charm is wasted …

Egyptâs miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’

714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index
Report warns of ‘angry’ movements and ‘violent’ state strategy next 25 January anniversary

British Embassy in Cairo re-opens, security issues ‘resolved’
Relations with Egypt rest on âpeople â not a buildingâ: British Ambassador

Investigative reporter Yaser Zayat talks about journalism in Egypt
“Itâs certainly a risky field, but this is what proves the true mettle of journalists and helps them change the world,” says Zayat
2 Egyptians killed, 4 injured amid heavy fighting in Libya
Egyptian Foreign Ministry warns citizens against travelling to oil rich country

Canada, UK embassies remain closed as security talks ongoing with Interior Ministry
Reported explosion outside British Embassy an âaccidentâ
Egyptian authorities deny entry to former US diplomat turned think tank analyst
Latest foreign NGO worker to be barred entry to Egypt

Marble and granite shine in international building trade fair in Cairo
Egypt is the tenth largest natural stone quarry producer in the world and the second largest exporter of marble blocks

Ministerial chamber to investigate embassy shutdowns: Tourism ministry official
Ministry seeking assistance from foreign and interior ministries to solve issues regarding embassy shutdowns in Cairo
Girl drowns after jumping off bridge to escape sexual harassment: Witnesses
NGO calls for official investigations into the death

Arab Investigative Journalism forum held in Jordan
Conference included focus on situation of journalism in Egypt

US expats warned of ‘heightened tensions’ ahead of CIA torture report
State Department denies link between report and UK, Canadian embassy shutdowns

The re-writing of history in the Mubarak verdict
Court claims Muslim Brotherhood responsible for shooting at police, demonstrators, during 25 January Revolution

British Embassy in Cairo closes over security concerns
Australia also raised warning level on possible terrorist attacks in Egypt

4 Muslim Brotherhood members handed death sentences in âheadquarters trialâ
Court to rule on remaining defendants on 28 February
Online gallery Arts-Mart launches first venue
The exhibition features a retrospective of the work of world renowned artist Mohamed Abla

7 defendants receive death sentences in second Rafah massacre case
Another 22 defendants received 15 years in prison

Youth Innovation Camp to promote social justice in Egypt
The camp attempts to provide a platform for young Egyptians to communicate their understanding of the term Social Justice