Latest in Tag: Giulio Regeni Highlight
Latest in Tag: Giulio Regeni
Italy’s requests for Regeni phone records ‘unconstitutional’: Egyptian prosecution
Italy insists on obtaining phone records and CCTV footage to continue cooperation in investigations with Egypt
Family members of alleged ‘Regeni kidnappers’ arrested
Three family members were arrested after appearing in a video report claiming that the killed gang members were not involved in any criminal activity
Italy recalls ambassador to Egypt over Regeni case
The decision to recall the ambassador comes one day following the meetings held in Rome between the Italian and Egyptian investigative teams
UPDATE- Rome prosecutors dimiss critical accusations against Al-Sisi, top authorities in Italian media leaks on Regeni murder
La Repubblica published emails allegedly sent by an anonymous source, implicating Egyptian president, top officials
Regeni’s murder will not affect relations with Italy: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi claims Regeni’s murder is an “individual” occurrence and that Egypt is inquiring into the fate of a lost Egyptian citizen in Italy, in a meeting with a Nato delegation
Italy vows to take immediate action against Egypt unless it sees progress in Regeni case
State will not allow Italy’s “dignity be trampled on”, the real truth is needed not a convenient one, says Italian FM
UK parliament criticises government for not listing Egypt as ‘human rights priority’
The report said there is written evidence that indicates a perception that the foreign office has “de-prioritised” human rights, despite the minister of state at the FCO strongly rejecting the suggestion
The Regeni fallout: what could Egypt face?
Egyptian human rights lawyer warns against ‘covering up evidence’ amid increasing ambiguity in Egypt
Suspension of AITR flights due to Regeni’s death will double sector’s losses: Elhamy El-Zayat
The number of Italian tourists in Egypt fell to 332,000 in 2015 with a decline rate of 16.8%, compared to 2014, according to the Ministry of Tourism
Unanswered questions in Giulio Regeni’s case
I wrote about Regeni’s case almost two months ago when his body was found dumped near one of Cairo’s highways. What I wrote back then was more of an inquiry on what researchers, academics, journalists, and anyone else interested in the social and political research industry should do after Regeni’s dramatic death. Although the death …
Prosecutor-General launches investigations into Regeni case
Egyptian regime entitled to authority over the case, but must take into consideration implications of Italian escalation, says expert in international law
Giulio Regeni’s parents threaten to expose photos of son’s dead body
Egyptian officials are scheduled for a meeting with Rome on 5 April
In Cartoon: Egyptian vs Italian press over covering the Giulio Regeni’s case
Egypt approves continuation of investigations over Regeni’s murder
Interior Ministry spokesperson backtracks on accusations against killed gang members of kidnapping the Italian researcher
Aiming to revamp Egypt’s image worldwide, #SupportEgypt launches its first festival in Hurghada
Our mission is to change people’s perception and understanding of Egypt and the Middle East, says founder
Egypt’s prosecution denies involvement of killed ‘gang leader’ in Regeni’s death
The Italian government and prosecution doubts Egyptian Interior Ministry’s claims and demands transparency
UPDATE-Giulio Regeni’s belongings found at criminal gang’s apartment: ministry
Ministry said it killed members who formed gang to kidnap foreigners in Egypt
Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
‘Foreign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rights’ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Despite international support, Egypt continues to discount EU parliament resolution
Head of parliament delegation promises “evidence-supported response to EU claims on deteriorated human rights conditions”
Shoukry, Gentiloni review collaboration in Giulio Regeni case
Gentiloni recongised collaboration with Egypt in investigations over death of Italian student
Al-Sisi promises to find Regeni’s killers, hinting at ‘beneficiaries’ seeking to impede relations
The president addressed the family of the Italian PhD candidate “as a father before a president” who will “spare no effort” to find the perpetrators
Investigations into Regeni case are conducted by Egypt alone: prosecution
“Italy is not part of investigations and cooperation is limited to vital information,” says head of South Giza Prosecution
EU parliament did not accuse Egypt’s security apparatus in Guilio Regeni case: FEP
Party announced that chairman will meet with local EU representative, in press conference held to address the EU parliament resolution
The EU resolution on Egypt shows concern wrought with indifference
The most recent European Union resolution has effectively condemned Egyptian security forces for the murder of Italian PhD student, Giulio Regeni. The young Cambridge scholar was forcibly disappeared and killed while conducting research on independent trade unions in Egypt. Despite signs of torture, including pulled nails and cigarette burns on his body, Egyptian officials claimed …
EU parliament to discuss draft resolution on rights’ conditions in Egypt
The EU parliament draft resolution focuses on the case of Giulio Regeni, aims to impose an arms ban on Egypt and to release all political detainees
Italy receives investigation data from Egypt on Giulio Regeni’s death
The data included autopsy results, cell phone data and eye-witnesses testimonies
Regeni was interrogated before he was found dead: Reuters
Prosecution official quoted autopsy results stating alleged indicators of interrogation
One-month anniversary of Giulio Regeni’s death commemorated by embassy sit-in
Egyptian authorities reiterate denial of involvement in mysterious disappearance, killing of student
The death of Giulio Regeni, a fellow researcher
I will try my best to be as brief and as concise as possible in this piece for more than one reason. First, the whole issue surrounding Giulio Regeni’s death is incredibly distressing, to the extent that I’m incredibly uncomfortable writing about it. Second, this is a newspaper, after all, and its readers are not …
Sisi and the Can’t Shoot Straight Gang
When Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi is just a blip on history’s radar, discerning eyes will look back on this week as revelatory of the current polemic. Both the soul crushing murder of Regeni and the explosive gathering of the Doctors’ Syndicate in protest of Ministry of Interior abuses come at a crucial juncture in Egypt’s rule. …
