Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo

Friday blasts kill 5
Terrorist forces will not affect the peoples’ will to see the ‘roadmap’ through, cabinet says
Two killed in Alexandria during Friday clashes, 42 arrested nationwide
Three policemen were injured in Helwan during protest dispersal

Spring Festival off to a good start in Cairo
The festival features a diverse line-up of diverse international artists, with a focus on African artists because of the current political and social situation

Philips illuminates founder of Heliopolis’ mansion
Philips donated a new lighting scheme for the mansion but the site still needs a lot work before it can be considered a touristic or cultural heritage site

New AFTE report details ongoing security abuses in Egyptian universities
Weekly round-up outlines security attacks, administrative violations

Ted Baker opens its first store in Egypt
Festive opening included a fashion show of the current collections
Two police officers, conscript killed in two separate attacks
Bomb in Lebanon Square kills one, shootout in Suez kills two

IED goes off across the street from Dokki Police Station
Blast injures noncommissioned police officer, conscript

IED goes off across the street from Dokki Police station
Blast injures noncommissioned police officer, conscript

Cairo University SAC march dispersal leaves 2 critically wounded, 1 reported dead
AFTE outlined ongoing security violations Sunday, as journalist was shot dead during separate clashes
AFTE outlines ongoing security violations as journalist critically wounded during clashes
At least one person was shot and killed Monday at a Cairo University SAC march
In Pictures: Portraits of Al Sisi in Cairo
Portraits of retired army chief and presidential candidate Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi photographed on 12 April 2014 in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Sisi is expected to win the May 26-27 presidential election riding on a wave of popularity and aided by an intensive media campaign after ousting former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. AFP …

Anti-Coup Alliance describes Ashton visit as ‘evil’
EU Election Observation Mission to monitor presidential elections
One dead, 73 arrested during Friday protests
Two killed in shootout with police, bomb explodes in 6 October City
12 bombs defused at Ain Shams University
University security found the IEDs, called bomb experts on campus to disable
Police stop art festival in Alexandria, arrest organisers
Officers were sceptical about the event’s political motivations, event organiser says
In Pictures: Explosions outside Cairo University
Egyptians inspect the damage after twin bombs struck police posts near Cairo University in the centre of Egypt’s capital on April 2, 2014, which was followed by a third blast as police and journalists gathered at the scene. The attack was the latest by militants targeting security forces following Islamist president Mohamed Morsi’s overthrow in …

Al-Azhar University expels 25 students
University permanently allows police forces on-campus following recent violence, clashes erupt in other universities

Friday clashes leave 5 dead
Morsi supporters protest Al-Sisi’s presidential bid
In Pictures: Cairo University protests
By AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah Clashes erupted in Cairo University on Wednesday evening when hundreds of students from the universities of Cairo and Al-Azhar participated in a rally organised by Students Against the Coup (SAC). The protest reached the Faculty of Applied Arts, which is near the Giza Security Directorate, according to SAC female coordinator at Cairo University …
Administrative security uses police dogs to disperse students at Zagazig University
Two IEDs reportedly found and defused on Cairo University campus before scheduled student protests

Cairo University expels 23 students over Wednesday violence
University chairman makes use of amended article in law governing universities

“Out of the ordinary attire” will not be allowed on campus: Cairo University president
Gaber Nassar reacts to sexual harassment incident

10 Egyptians jailed over anti-constitution vote protest
That demonstration in Cairo called for a boycott of the referendum, as Morsi’s supporters refused to recognise the military-installed government that promised a “democratic transition” following his ouster.

Five conscripts shot dead and two IEDs diffused at Mostorod checkpoint
Eyewitnesses said four militants emerged from a car to perform the attack, army spokesman reports
Court drops verdict against Juhayna Food Industries
Reuters – A court in Cairo has cancelled a verdict against the chairman of Juhayna Food Industries, one of the country’s largest dairy product and juice makers, the firm said on Tuesday. Juhayna said on Monday it was appealing a court’s decision to jail Safwan Thabet, who is also the firm’s chief executive, for one …
IED detonates in 6 October
No injuries or deaths after explosion

Egypt court bans Hamas activities
Hamas describes the court decision as “politicised” as tensions between the group and Egypt hit new high

Antikka photography: A new take on scenes from daily life
Antikka photography shines a light on people who are often neglected by society

One dead, 19 injured in Friday clashes
At least 10 were arrested in Alexandria for involvement in clashes between demonstrators and security forces