Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
Rassd board members reportedly ‘disappeared’ from prison
Al-Fakharany and Mostafa received life sentences in the ‘Rabaa Operations Room’ case in April
Security forces announce another Muslim Brotherhood plot is foiled
State TV announced Saturday evening plot by prominent Muslim Brotherhood leader Khairat El-Shater against regime foiled

Without a hashtag: More forgotten journalists behind bars
Activists document stories of 12 journalists sentenced to life in prison

Postponement of Morsi verdict ‘political manoeuvre’: Brotherhood spokesperson
“Politicised judiciary” adjourned possible verdict of former president, to save regime from embarrassment abroad, says spokesman of banned group

Al-Sisi in Germany: Divisions and accusations of bigotry
German politicians share concerns about human rights in Egypt, remain at odds on how to deal with it

Al-Sisi becomes less popular, nobody can bet on how Egyptians can change in future: Khaled Ali
Lawyer and left-leaning politician says the authorities’ crackdown on young revolutionaries aims to eventually take the teeth out of opposition to the regime

7 minors sentenced in Al-Qubba Palace clashes case
Clashes erupted between protesters and police outside the Al-Qubba presidential palace in February 2013
Court orders retrial of 120 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members
Defendants were charged with post Rabaa Al-Adaweya violence in Kafr El-Sheikh

NCHR report condemns Sinai terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood
Despite condemning pre-trial detention and military trials, journalists say report “too gentle” on state authorities

Muslim Brotherhood supports call for retribution
Almost 350,000 support Egypt Call
Court places judicial guardianship over Pharmacists’ Syndicate
The decision follows the syndicate’s General Assembly’s aim to overthrow the Medical Federation’s current administration

Committee rejects Abu Trika’s appeal over assets freeze
Abu Trika’s assets were frozen following the committee’s decision to confiscate properties belonging to a company the former footballer had shares in

Nationality for freedom: Mohamed Soltan released
The 27-year-old son of prominent Muslim Brotherhood member Salah Soltan left to the US after surrendering Egyptian nationality

Foreign ministry denounces Pakistani condemnation of Morsi’s death sentence
Shoukry met with Pakistan’s ambassador to Cairo to voice rejection of Pakistan’s statements

Ministry of Solidarity bans 50 NGOs, replaces 27 board of directors
Decision “according to court orders for belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood”, says minister

Former Muslim Brotherhood MP dies in prison
Former MP suffered from hepatic encephalopathy and did not receive appropriate medical treatment, says FJP

More death sentences upheld in Egyptian courts
Defendant Anas Shahine accused of joining illegal group, financing its operations
61 referred to military prosecution for planning to overthrow state
Detainees charged with killing, harbouring Muslim Brotherhood members

Should Al-Sisi cancel his visit to Germany?
Former foreign ministry official denounces “insulting” move after Bundestag President declared refusal to meet Egyptian president, while political party head disagrees
More protests worldwide denounce Morsi’s death sentence
11 police officers injured in Turkey in clashes with protesters
Abu Trika files lawsuit against decision to confiscate his assets
Government committee responsible for confiscation of Muslim Brotherhood properties issued a decision to freeze the player’s bank account

Capital punishment and the question of fair trials
Growing need for social dialogue in Egyptian society over capital punishment, says anthropology professor Reem Saad

Morsi verdict sparks further international condemnation
Protests ongoing in Turkey, Germany and UK add to international condemnations list
Grand Mufti upholds Mansoura ‘terrorist leader’ death sentence
Family claim defendant was tortured into confession

Brotherhood vows retaliation against latest execution
Families of deceased ‘Arab Sharkas’ grieve relatives outside morgue, organise popular funerals

Egypt bans ultras in bid to break anti-government protests
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian court has banned militant football fan groups or ultras as terrorist organisations in a bid to break the backbone of anti-government protests. The ruling pushes further underground groups that often offer despairing youth a rare opportunity to vent their pent-up anger and frustration peacefully. Ultras have for the past …

Security forces on alert following Morsi verdict
Volatile Matariya neighbourhood witnessed minor demonstrations
Hamas calls verdict on Palestinians in Morsi trial ‘shocking’, ‘sad’
“Some were martyrs of resistance a long time ago,” says Hamas spokesperson
Presidency mourns judges killed in armed North Sinai attack
Attack on judges should make them more determined to pursue justice, says Al-Sisi

First death sentence handed to Morsi
Former president and 105 others referred to Grand Mufti, final verdict to be issued 2 June