Latest in Tag: Hisham Barakat Highlight
Latest in Tag: Hisham Barakat

32 terrorist attacks in 5 days over 30 June anniversary: RCSS
“Lone wolves” are terrorists that geographically move and connect with others, says report

Counter measures to threats should respect rights, rule of law: Rights groups
Extensive analysis and reactions by different groups continue amid tense political climate following Barakatâs killing

Hold the interior minister and his leaders accountable
The blood of Hisham Barakat is the responsibility of everyone with no exception, including the Ministry of Interior, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the government. Although it is necessary to hold all parties accountable and to punish the negligent and the careless, we cannot make the incident an excuse to impose more restrictions on the people. …

3 killed in bomb explosion in Cairo suburb
Injuries from the explosion at 6th of October City were transferred to a hospital

Prosecutor Generalâs assassination sparks local uproar
ANHRI renewed its demands to put an end to reducing counter terrorism measures âto the security stick only, stressing that the only way to confront terrorism and eradicate it from its roots is through respecting the rule of lawâ.

Regional, international community condemns Barakatâs assassination
Egypt’s allies reaffirm backing Al-Sisi while foreign reactions want killers brought to justice

Legal amendments expected to speed up executions
Possible Muslim Brotherhood figures’ executions in coming days, says human rights expert

Interior ministry steps up security measures ahead of 30 June
Opposition movements to stage protests on second anniversary of Morsiâs ouster

High profile figures expected to be further targeted: Security analysts
Security analysts comment on the assassination of Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat

Prosecutor General assassinated in Heliopolis explosion
Barakat died in Nozha hospital due to injuries he sustained
In Pictures: Prosecutor General injured in Heliopolis explosion
Explosive device was planted in Barakatâs security vehicle outside his residence, say witnesses

Prosecutor General injured in Heliopolis explosion
âGiza Popular Resistanceâ claims the attack, Barakatâs condition is stable
Court to rule on banning âAl-Bedayaâ 18 June
Lawsuit demands movement be designated as âterrorist groupâ
Political movement founders referred to Homeland Security Prosecution
Al-Bedaya movement preaches release of all âprisoners of conscienceâ and ensuring social justice

Al-Bayan newspaper case sparks journalists, prosecution dispute
“Press Syndicate should ban unregistered journalists,” says Prosecutor General

Prisoner faces death in Mansoura police station: Relatives
Teenager Mazen Hamza is suffering from a salivary gland infection, and has been denied medical care

Police officer pleads innocence in Shaimaa Al-Sabbaghâs case
The defendant admitted he was masked person appearing in photos, Al-Haqanya reported

Prosecutor General denies investigation of Ibrahim over journalist death
Mayada Ashraf was shot by security forces whilst covering 2014 protest

âHuman life has become cheapâ: Al-Ahram
Article in state-owned newspaper follows caustic reports in newspapers Al-Masry Al-Youm and Al-Dostour that targeted police violations
Prosecution to investigate torture of âSuez terrorist cellâ defendants
Accused argued they were subjected to torture in Borg Al-Arab prison
Media City, 6th of October City targeted by 8 bombs
Power was cut off Tuesday morning following explosions, but later resumed

Prosecutor General refers 379 to criminal court over Al-Nahda sit-in
Defendants face charges of murder, possession of weapons, arrest and torture of civilians

First trial session for 17 defendants in Al-Sabbagh case
Security forces harassed SPAP members and journalists in court

Court adjourns Ziada trial amid presence of Press Syndicate members
Last week photojournalist Ziada started hunger strike in prison

The Al-Sabbagh killing case, as it happened
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court

53 defence lawyers now involved in Al-Sabbagh killing case
17 accused in Protest Law, defence will see investigations’ for first time in court
58 entities, 44 human rights defenders in solidarity with 17 Al-Sabbagh case defendants
Suspects face protest charges, include three eyewitnesses

Authorities trying to save their man: Al-Sabbagh defence lawyer
Forensic Authority spokesman attributed activist’s death to being “too slim”, and being unable to withstand the birdshots

Crackdown on Socialist Popular Alliance Party continues
Killing of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh prompts series of crackdowns on party members
Prosecutor General accuses policeman of Al-Sabbagh’s killing
âAuthorities intransigent towards defence lawyers and Al-Sabbagh’s colleagues,â says lawyer