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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 …

Daily News Egypt

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The first step to solving a problem

You don’t 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 — studies, reported cases, and anecdotes all make this very clear. …

Basil El-Dabh

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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 (“Good Omen”), 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 …

Basil El-Dabh

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Egypt’s rule of law: Strong on paper, shakier on the ground

Earlier this month, Egypt’s cabinet passed a law confronting one of the country’s 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 …

Basil El-Dabh

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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 …

Daily News Egypt