Latest in Tag: Giza Highlight
Latest in Tag: Giza
Policeman killed in Giza while dismantling bomb
Explosion took place in front of Al-Talbeya police station

2 policemen injured in Mohandessin shooting: Interior ministry
Militant group claims attack saying one policeman was killed, ministry only confirms injuries

Possible rise in metro ticket price sparks controversy
Campaign warns of âuprising of the poorâ to protest the price hike

Police clash with anti-government protesters on Friday, 2 dead
ACA calls on supporters to rally on the fourth anniversary of the 25 January Revolution

1,191 reported sexual harassment cases in 100 days: Report
82.3% of eye witnesses to the harassment do not interfere or help the victim, says Harassmap

Policeman killed, another injured in Mohandesin drive-by shooting
Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on the policemen, who were guarding the HSBC and Union National Bank branches in Sphinx square in Mohandesin, Giza.
Policeman killed, another injured in drive-by shooting in Giza
A policeman was killed and another injured in a drive by shooting in Giza Saturday morning, according to state news agency MENA. The attackers escaped. Two gunmen on a motorcycle attacked and opened fire on policemen guarding HSBC and Union National banks branched in Sphinx square in Mohandesin, Giza. The attacks resulted in the killing …
Japan still considering whether to participate in Egyptâs economic summit: Kagawa
Japanese private sector faces many problems in Egypt, notably accessing foreign currency, says Japanese ambassador

Police arrests 18 alleged Brotherhood members
Operation is part of ongoing efforts ‘to quell extremist elements’ in the country, says interior ministry
73 detainees referred to court
Defendants charged with joining illegal group and disturbing the public peace
Pharaoh Thutmosis III-era temple discovered in Giza
Parts of the temple discovered so far include seven tablets, column bases and a statue of a seated person, all made of pink granite

Abu Ismail sentenced to one year for insulting police
Former presidential candidate jailed for video describing police as âdogsâ

Suspects in Mortada Mansour assassination attempt arrested
Ultras White Knights group says membersâ homes were raided; Ministry of Interior denied allegations
Clashes leave 2 dead in Giza
Freedom and Justice Party report three dead in Matariya clashes

Final death sentences handed to 12 for policemanâs death in Kerdasa
The policeman was shot dead during a massive security operation in the village

Viral video shines light on animal abuse at Giza Zoo
Lack of hygiene, inexperienced staff and a shortage of equipment are only some of the problems at the Giza Zoo, which activists compare to a “concentration camp”
Car bomb explodes, another prevented in Giza
Rural village rocked by early morning explosion killing 3

Tourism buses to offer public transportation services in Greater Cairo within weeks
Ministry of Transportation says that Cairo governorate will be responsible for managing the buses
2 killed in Pro-Morsi Friday clashes
Morsi supporters protest against price hikes and Gaza offensive

31 âterror cellsâ uncovered during last month and a half: MOI
Some of those arrested were in possession of grenades, firearms, and improvised explosive devices.

One dead as pro-Morsi protests dispersed across Cairo, Giza and Alexandria
Anti-Coup Alliance claims three dead during dispersals, MOI arrests 34 for incitement, organising protests

The first step to solving a problem
You donât need to read the United Nations report saying 99.3% of Egyptian women have been sexually harassed (and worse) to know how serious of a problem the issue is in Egypt. Half of Egyptian society is under constant threat in the public space â studies, reported cases, and anecdotes all make this very clear. …

Badie protests prosecutionâs court argument: Lawyer
Muslim Brotherhood leadersâ trial for inciting violence postponed to 14 June

A not so good omen
Music is a powerful means to stimulate the memory. Certain songs take me back to specific moments in my childhood, university years, and adulthood. The song Bushrat Kheir (âGood Omenâ), recently released by Emirati singer Hussain Al-Jasmi for Egyptians in celebration of these presidential elections, will always remind me of Monday and Tuesday of this …

Egyptians head to the polls to choose next president
Egyptians line up for the second presidential elections Egypt has witnessed in two years

Egyptâs rule of law: Strong on paper, shakier on the ground
Earlier this month, Egyptâs cabinet passed a law confronting one of the countryâs worst epidemics. The new sexual harassment law both increases fines against offenders and expands actions which are defined as harassment by law. In a country where it has been estimated that 99.3% of women are sexually harassed, the amendments to the Penal …
22 arrested during Friday protests
Clashes witnessed in Alexandria, Cairo and Fayoum
One dead, 73 arrested during Friday protests
Two killed in shootout with police, bomb explodes in 6 October City
3 Cairo University students arrested for unlawful assembly
AFTE calls on Cairo University to remove police from campus
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 …