Latest in Tag: political Highlight
Latest in Tag: political
Student arrested in possession of weapons
Ain Shams student allegedly used weapons during marches
Elections: TV appearance of Mubarak-era politicians sparks controversy
President Al-Sisi says parliamentary elections will take place before end of March
Egypt renews support for Libyaâs âlegitimate institutionsâ
Announcement comes days after top Libyan court orders dissolution of Libyaâs parliament
Students Against the Coup protest Al-Sisiâs visit to Cairo University
Students organised a protest in Tahrir Square, ahead of scheduled visit
EIPR calls for dialogue between Egypt, âcompeting social forcesâ
Organisation cites lack of negotiation as reason for civil strife
Journalists join forces with hunger strikers
Hunger strikers call for release of prisoners under Protest Law
NGOs condemn ministerâs intention to exclude women from governor reshuffle
Head of the media division in the ministry says ministerâs statements âwere taken out of contextâ
Al-Sisi voices willingness to visit Ethiopia up to 3 times to resolve dam issue
Egyptâs water minister arrives in Sudan to attend tripartite talks held to address issues surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Negotiations will start where they left off: Water minister
The minister has left Egypt for Sudan to attend tripartite talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt to host Libya neighboursâ talks on 25 August
Shoukry and Arab League envoy to Libya discuss possible political solutions to the situation in Libya
What future awaits Egypt’s political parties?
Analysing new legislation for the House of Representatives
Political movements call for opening Rafah border crossing âindefinitelyâ
Movements collect donations for Gazans; plan aid envoy scheduled to take off to the strip next week
Egyptian political movements condemn latest Israeli Gaza offensive
Movements call on Egyptian authorities to âstop the offensiveâ, expel the Israeli ambassador
NGOs raise human rights concerns before UNHRC
Number of issues raised including judiciary,recent court decisions and freedom of expression during election time
Parties condemn draft Parliamentary Elections Law
Political movements wary of a return to Mubarak-era practices due to the new draft
Groups condemn Alexandrian activistâs imprisonment
Sentenced to two years in prison, Mahienour El-Massry is accused of taking part in a protest without prior notice; court to appeal her imprisonment
Carter Center concerned over Egypt transition, provides recommendations
The centre deployed an âexpert missionâ which assessed the political and legal context around the presidential elections, providing recommendations
Lax FIFA policing of political interference in football focuses on Egypt
By James M. Dorsey World football body FIFA has dispatched investigators to Egypt to probe allegations of government interference as the country prepares for potentially risky bids to host two international tournaments, the 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup and the 2018 FIFA Under-17 Womenâs World Cup. The FIFA investigation and the bids come against the …
One more party backs Al-Sisi as both contenders continue vigorous campaigning
On day 11 of campaigning, Al-Sisi receives endorsement of a political party while Sabahy is scheduled to hold a rally in Sharqeya Governorate
Parties choose between Al-Sisi and Sabahy
The Free Egyptians Party is backing the former defence minister; the Justice Party âfully backsâ Sabahy
Foreign ministry rejects criticism of activist court ruling
Cairo court upheld conviction of revolutionary activists Maher, Douma, and Adel on Monday amid wide condemnation from political parties, rights groups and foreign governments
Egypt covers all dollar backlogs for foreign investor repatriations
In a push to restore confidence in the economy, authorities opened a repatriation scheme in March 2013 guaranteeing foreign investors in Egyptian stock and government bond markets access to dollars despite the severe shortages of the US currency.
Childrenâs rights centre calls for protection of children in schools
Centre identified a series of violations that children were subjected to after the resumption of school
7 political parties condemn detention of youth protesters
A group of political parties condemn violations against detainees
Egypt court bans Hamas activities
Hamas describes the court decision as âpoliticisedâ as tensions between the group and Egypt hit new high
Egypt bourse retreats on political uncertainty
Reuters – Egyptâs bourse retreated because of uncertainty over the timing of a hoped-for presidential bid by Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. An official government source said Sisi would keep his post as defence minister in a new government that is being formed after the old one unexpectedly resigned on Monday. Mohamed Radwan, director of …
Anti-Coup Alliance calls on security forces not to point arms at Egyptians
The coalition’s statement comes ahead of third anniversary of the 2011 revolution
Children exploited during referendum: Childrenâs rights groups
Childrenâs rights groups monitor dozens of violations over two days of voting
Parties divided on referendum
Political movementsâ stance varies from those voting Yes, No and boycotting the constitutional referendum
Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist organisation: Cabinet
Anti-Coup Alliance downplays the decision