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20 terrorist operations, 89 protests in September: ANHRI
The monthly report was released by the Lawyers for Democracy Initiative, launched by ANHRI in 2014

New free zone in Minya attracts $750m in investments
Zoneâs cost of development will exceed EGP 450m, will be implemented in three phases over 10 years

Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai
HRW report on violations coincided cabinetâs statement regarding Sinai security operations

NCHR members criticise latest Aqrab prison visit
Every member retains the right to voice his/her opinion and stance, and the council respects that, says Hafez Abu Seada

Access to health care remains grim despite constitution article
594 cases of corruption in public hospitals in 2014, according to a report of the Administrative Prosecution

Rise in sexual harassment in schools: Administrative Prosecution
Investigations reveal that over 61 cases involved teachers harassing female students in the primary and preparatory stages of school

68 unresolved cases of forced disappearances since July 2013: AOHR report
Hundreds forcibly disappeared since 25 January Revolution, in addition to disappearances that occurred before revolution without precise figures, says report

Egypt eighth amongst 10 highest smartphone sales in developing markets
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din A recent report issued by GFK Institution ranked Egypt as having one of the highest smartphone sales in developing markets in 2015. According to the report, Egypt occupied eighth place in the list of countries that included India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, China and Indonesia. The report said Egypt’s sales of smartphones …

658 violations against journalists during Al-Sisiâs first year in office: ECRF
First two months of Al-Sisiâs second year in office saw increase in arrests compared to same duration during his first year in office, says report
Egypt not doing enough to tackle human trafficking: US report
Hundreds of thousands of street children are particularly at risk

Climate for political participation in Egypt deteriorates further: Democracy International
Political environment and electoral systemâs design raise doubts on extent parliament could truly represent ârange of opinions in Egyptâ, says report

1,552 documented violations against students in 2014/15: AFTE
Arrests, suspensions and various disciplinary measures among violations against students
Exits of foreign investments decrease by 12% in Q1 of 2015
European Union investments in Egypt in Q1 of 2015 reached $2.03bn, compared to $1.6bn in Q1 2014

New anti-terrorism law seen as setback to press freedom, to the benefit of ‘terrorists’
Public will adopt views of terrorism-supporting media amid absence of official information, says Al-Shorouk newspaper chief editor

32 terrorist attacks in 5 days over 30 June anniversary: RCSS
“Lone wolves” are terrorists that geographically move and connect with others, says report
Egyptâs young activists face crackdown, repression: Amnesty International
âThe country has reverted fully to being a police state,â rights group says

Egypt objects to âfallacies, exaggerationsâ in US human rights report
We need to take a stand against mass trials, says NCHR member

Tourism sector has to double its labour force to cover market needs: Badran
Ministry finances numerous training centres and programmes with EGP 30m to EGP 40m.

6.6% of public expenditure goes to elementary education: CAPMAS
Number of elementary schools increased by 13.5% during FY 2013/2014 to reach 28,500 schools

Violations against detained students during examination: SAC
May witnessed 359 violations against students, according to Justice Center for Rights and Freedoms

Fabricated charges, arbitrary suspensions in âmonth of labourâ: ECESRÂ
Suspended journalists are set to form an âAssociation for Suspended Journalistsâ through which they could voice their demands

Police stormed Al-Azhar University campus twice in April: AFTE
Violations against students systematic and coordinated, says SAC spokesperson

Sexual harassment in university campuses âendemicâ: I Saw Harassment
Report indicates decline in reported cases of sexual harassment, rise in violations in universities and schools

Continuous decline in number of mobile users last January
This caused the rate of mobile service usage in comparison to the population retreat to 110.6% compared to 110.9% in December 2014, the report said.
Verdict on closure of HRW headquarters to be issued 19 May
Although HRW does not currently have offices in Egypt, the verdict would still serve to âundermine the groupâs presence in Egyptâ, says lawyer

Slight increase in number of internet users last December
Meanwhile, the number of internet users through USB reached 4.5 million by the end of last December, compared to 3.9 million last November, achieving a growth rate of 1.4%.

Beating, threatening and inhuman treatment: NCHR report on prisoners
The councilâs delegation met with four prisoners in Abu Zaâabal prison, interior ministry denies claims of torture

Egypt, Arab League trade defies political instability
Trade levels in main sectors with Arab League countries remain stable with minimal fluctuations

50 Fayoum University students arrested: Student groups
Ministry of Interior could not confirm reported arrests in Fayoum and Menufiya

2014 was escalating year for protests in Egypt: ANHRIÂ
Despite numerous freedom restricting legislations, 2014 witnessed an escalation in protests in Egypt, reports human rights organisation