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29 sentenced to five years in prison for unauthorised protests
Charges include rioting, belonging to a terrorist organisation

Court ruling prohibits Brotherhood from running in elections
Primary Alexandria Court forbids SEC from accepting the nomination of members of the Muslim Brotherhood in upcoming polls

Morsi trial postponed for second straight day
The former president will have hearings on at least five consecutive days this week
17 Morsi supporters sentenced for Shubra violence
Defendants found guilty of a number of violence-related charges

Morsi trial postponed to Sunday
Former president is on trial, along with 14 other prominent Islamist leaders, for inciting the killing of demonstrators

Badie and 51 others to stand trial next week for āoperations roomā case
The Muslim Brotherhoodās Supreme Guide is accused of misleading the public and āspreading chaosā on 14 August

Time has come for Egypt to ābuild a better futureā: Fahmy
Foreign minister expresses concern about a spate of violence against Egyptians in Libya and the ongoing Nile water dispute

Sultan case adjourned until 16 March
Former presidency spokesman’s detention extended 15 days

Morsi and his aides deserve a fair trial: Amnesty International
Human rights group calls on Egyptian authorities to respect detaineesā rights

Two die in Friday clashes
12 year-old boy watching protests killed in Minya, pro-Morsi demonstrator killed in Damietta

Terror attacks spike in Arab Spring countries during 2013
IHS Janesā Terrorism and Insurgency Centre notes increases in violence across Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa. IHS Janeās Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC) released a report Thursday that cites a spike in violence in Arab Spring countries, especially Tunisia and Egypt. The report also noted a global increase in attacks. The annual report, entitled ā2013 …

US Department of State criticises Putinās support for Al-Sisi presidential bid
Al-Sisiās visit to Russia would not impact shared interests with Egypt, says Deputy US Department Spokesman

Anti-Coup Alliance calls for marches on six-month anniversary of sit-in dispersals
The pro-Morsi bloc called for demonstrations under the name āRabaa, icon of the revolutionā The Anti-Coup Alliance, the most prominent pro-Morsi opposition bloc, called for marches and demonstrations Friday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Rabaa and Nahda sit-in dispersals. The group released a statement via Facebook Thursday calling for peaceful resistance throughout the …

Three police officers killed by unidentified gunmen
Prime Minister blames the Brotherhood for spate of attacks on security personnel

The Anti-Coup Alliance calls for marches to commemorate anniversary of Mubarakās ouster
The pro-Brotherhood group calls for supporters to reject the āassassination of the 25 January Revolutionā

Morsi trial to continue on Wednesday
Presidential palace trial resumes on Wednesday as demands for expanding the trial are made

NSF decides to remain intact
The National Salvation Front says it has not decided on a presidential candidate to endorse

Cairo court sentences 16 protesters to prison
Muslim Brotherhood supporters receive five years with hard labour for violating Protest Law

Cairo court acquits Al Jazeera cameraman, 61 others
Not guilty verdict reached in the trial of pro-Morsi protestors

Hamas and Brotherhood call prison break case āfarcicalā
The Muslim Brotherhood says the trial harms the judiciary

SCAF mandates Al-Sisi presidential bid
Defence minister Al-Sisi is promoted to field marshal

Faculty, students support professor accused of espionage
Charges are ridiculous, says Laila El Baradei
Amnesty International statement condemns āstate violenceā and āwidespread repressionā in Egypt
Human rights watchdog calls for interim authorities to āloosen their stranglehold on civil societyā
Trial of four officers involved with Abou Zaabal deaths postponed
Officers to be tried for manslaughter over the deaths of 37 protesters
Muslim Brotherhood reiterates call for boycott
The Muslim Brotherhood criticises proposed constitution and decries government offences

Group sends recommendations to newly established fact-finding committee
The new fact-finding commission is tasked with documenting incidents of violence and providing recommendations after six months

Anti-Coup Alliance calls for ‘revolutionary rage week’
Pro-Morsi coalition calls for execution of government authorities

Activist sentencing draws domestic and international criticism
Sunday’s verdict of three prominent activists is met with ire among political parties and civil society

FJP officially announces it will boycott referendum
Anti-Coup Alliance announces new protests in support of suspended 2012 constitution

Interior ministry warns of āplotsā to derail referendum
Ministry of Interior confirms it has taken proper logistic measures ahead of upcoming poll