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UPDATEāAt least 136 detained in relation to the protests: FDEP
At least 136 people were arrested in the aftermath of the Monday anti-governments protests against the maritime demarcation agreement that transferred the sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia, according to the Front of Defense for Egyptian Protesters (FDEP). Several demonstrations broke out on Monday in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Ismailiya, Daqahliya, Sharqeya, Damietta, …
Saudi Shura Council approves takeover of disputed Red Sea islands
The council approved the agreement, putting emphasis on enhancing Saudi-Egyptian relations
More people arrested from their homes ahead of 25 April protests
About 90 people in total have been arrested across eight governorates over the past four days, according to NGOs statement
Main squares in governorates under tight security control
Security forces arrested three protesters in Gharbeya, according to state-owned newspaper
25 April: Egyptās paradox of repression
State repression has been one of the main characteristics of Egyptās post-30 June regime. Repression in the post-30 June era has taken on various forms and has been carried out through multiple means, such as direct state violence, despotic legislation, random mass arrests and constitutional violations. The resurrection of the stateās repressive apparatus on the …
74 detained following two-day security raids ahead of Monday protests
Lawyers, activists, and writers were arrested from cafes and their homes before Al-Sisiās visit to fortified downtown Cairo
No referendum on ceding Tiran, Sanafir islands: leftist parties
Politicians call for protests to defend historical sovereignty rights
New student movement joins public dissent over islands sovereignty transfer
The movement garnered increasing support in universities across the country and on social media, after releasing a founding statement that advocated against āselling the futureā
Nationwide protests challenge state, vow āreturn to the streetā
Friday protests were the latest culmination of the widespread raged sparked by the transfer of sovereignty of the Sanafir and Tiran island, describing the decision as ātreasonā and āselling of Egyptian lands”
Egyptian TV channels impose media blackout on Red Sea islands protests
Media outlets under pressure from security and political entities, says media expert
Political parties and MPs hail protests, condemn government
Public pressure is the only way to safeguard our rights, says MP
40% decline expected in diving tourism following sovereignty transfer of Sanafir, Tiran to Saudi Arabia: diving chamber official Ā
Tourism sector losses will increase as more than 60% of diving centres and marine activities in the Sinai Peninsula closed during 2015
Al-Sisiās speech leaves divided opinions on state leadership
Al-Sisiās speech was broadcast live on local TV channels. Broadcasting was interrupted when Al-Sisi objected on one of the attendeesā attempt to comment on the presidentās statement
Documents purporting Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran, Sanafir insufficient: Foreign Ministry
The ministry released Egyptian-Saudi documents concerning the Red Sea islands following a wave of criticism regarding the new maritime demarcation
Shafiq joins wave of criticism against government in islands dispute
Former presidential runner-up accuses government of monopolising decision-making process
Israel studying legal status of Tiran and Sanafir islands, announcement expected soon
Israel asserted that the decision will not affect Egyptian-Israeli relations, reported Israeli state media on Monday
Public discontent challenges government’s maritime border demarcation
Court sets trial session to hear challenge of islands’ sovereignty transfer on 17 May amid widespread public criticism
2 protesters arrested in Sanafir and Tiran demonstration
Another five were released after being arrested for protesting the cabinet decision
Timeline of talks on Sanafir and Tiran islands
The Egyptian cabinet’s announcement on Saturday that the islands of Sanafir and Tiran have officially been included in the Saudi maritime borders sparked great controversy, prompting a reconsideration of the history of negations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia on the sovereignty of these islands. The Egyptian cabinet’s decision came after nearly six years of bilateral …