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Latest in Tag: revolution
Court upholds innocence of 17 Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh witnesses over protesting
Defendants were initially acquitted of illegal protest charges on 23 May; prosecution filed an appeal on the acquittal
Palestinians torch Jewish shrine amid calls for ‘revolution’
Dozens of Palestinians have thrown firebombs at holy site in the Israeli-controlled West Bank. Others have called for “revolution,” as the United Nations (UN) Security Council prepares to discuss the growing violence. The site targeted on Friday is revered by some Jews as the tomb of biblical patriarch Joseph and has become a popular prayer …
Detention of Esraa El-Taweel extended as medical assessment denounced
Extension of imprisonment based on spurious green-light from doctor, say defence
Sons of former autocrat to walk free after expiry of their sentences in the “Presidential Palaces” case
Mubarak’s sons formerly charged with corruption
Next parliament will be worst in Egypt’s history: ESDP Secretary General
There is no future for an open public sphere, but we have to try, says Ahmed Fawzy
‘T-shirt detainee’ Mahmoud Hussein’s detention renewed
Notorious judge orders further 45-day detention, adding to the 578 days already spent in prison
Civil society and the challenges of the law
Civil society was one of the key actors in the Egyptian political and social movement, witnessed during the last 10 years. This movement led to two great revolutionary waves on 25 January, 2011, and 30 June, 2013. The first one was against a corrupt system that came through rigged elections. The second was against a …
Notes from America: Tahrir Square and the birth of a nation
On my last visit to Egypt, as I landed at the airport I noticed that Egypt has changed. Security were screaming the names of VIPs or travellers who have connections. I went through the check out. “Do you have anything in these bags,” asked the airport security? “Not really a few gifts and my underwear,” …
Between the revolution’s dreams and the poverty of reality: Finding the correct starting point
More than four and a half years after the 25 January Revolution, the gap between its first dreams and what can be achieved now appears wide. Between the echoes of the slogans raised on 25 January 2011, the rebels’ imagination penned high hopes to live in a democratic country that can accommodate everybody. A country …
Detained activist Ahmed Douma sends new letter from prison
“30 June was a dream which turned into a nightmare,” writes Douma
Another revolution is improbable – but social explosion is increasingly likely
By Mohammed Nosseir One of the many advantages of having a properly functioning democratic system is that heated elections are invariably followed by a period during which society settles down as winners get busy with the business of ruling and losers start preparing for the next round of elections. Ordinarily, the rule of law ensures …
Court to rule on Mubarak’s appeal in telecommunications case on 24 October
Mubarak, Adly and Nazif previously fined EGP 540m for cutting communications during 2011 revolution
Tamarod: From deposing Morsi to its own collapse
25 January and 30 June were not revolutions because we haven’t done anything differently since, says ex-Tamarod founder
Counter measures to threats should respect rights, rule of law: Rights groups
Extensive analysis and reactions by different groups continue amid tense political climate following Barakat’s killing
From palace to prison: 1 year of Morsi’s rule
Daily News Egypt reviews decisions and circumstances which led to former president Mohamed Morsi losing popularity in one year
Court acquits TV presenter Ahmed Moussa from slander charges
Moussa appealed previously issued prison sentence
CSF Officer Yassin Salah gets 15 years: The full story
Al-Sabbagh lost her life, betrayed by those who vowed to protect it, says prosecution
Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh faced threats of kidnapping her 6-year-old son
“May God be with you”, Al-Sabbagh’s family tells officer’s family
Radwa Ashour: A suggestion of a better mankind
Mourid and Tamim El-Barghouthy celebrate Radwa Ashour’s ongoing legacy
Khaled Said’s family demands EGP 5bn compensation
Money will be used for charity, says the victim of police brutality’s mother
In Pictures: NDP headquarters demolished
Parts of the headquarters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) of former president Hosni Mubarak were demolished on Sunday. The headquarters were burned during the 25 January Revolution, having not been in use since Mubarak’s ouster. The site of the building, close to the iconic Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, will be used for a …
Public park to substitute NDP headquarters
Cairo Governorate ordered demolition of NDP building Downtown
Cabinet clashes retrial to resume on 9 June
Journalist, police conscript and lawyer punished by judge Nagy Shehata during session
‘Birthday’ celebrations and trip to Pyramids: The Mubarak family under spotlight
State Council denies decision regarding Mubarak’s lifetime privileges
‘1980 and upwards’ represents true suffering of our generation, says writer
Mahmoud Gamal, the play’s 30-year-old writer, also acts in it. He sat with Daily News Egypt to talk about the details of the play and the background of its scenes.
Former PM Nazif’s graft charge retrial postponed to May
Nazif’s previous prison sentence was overturned in a series of corruption acquittals
Revolution advocate found dead with torture marks
Rights lawyer claims advocate was a political target
War of revolutionary artists: Swedish journalist accused of using fund to remove satirical art
Male graffitist accuses Swedish-funded project of painting over revolution to save dignity, but is called sexist by project’s leader
Verdict in photojournalist Ahmed Ziada’s case to be issued 29 April
Court heard last defence arguments in Al-Azhar University protests case
First trial session for 17 defendants in Al-Sabbagh case
Security forces harassed SPAP members and journalists in court