Latest in Tag: security Highlight
Latest in Tag: security
Assassination plot foiled, bombs target electric installations
Another bomb exploded in Aswan railway station

Sadat metro station closed, no protests on 30 June anniversary
A provisional security plan included higher security presence for various means of public transportation
2 dead, 13 injured in bomb attack on Transport Authority staff
Explosion coincides with assassination of Prosecutor General ahead of 30 June anniversary

High profile figures expected to be further targeted: Security analysts
Security analysts comment on the assassination of Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat

British, US ambassadors throw support behind Interior Ministry
Despite criticisms of Al-Sisi’s administration, US and UK appear to prefer business and cooperation than isolating or publicly challenging Egypt

US delivers missile naval vessels to Egypt
Vessels to help protect vital waterways such as the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, says US official

59,422 agricultural acres lost since 2011 due to illicit buildings: Ministry
Only 7% of reported violations on agricultural lands were resolved by the ministry
Officers attacked in Fayoum for 4th time this week
Attackers still unidentified, says Interior Ministry
State Security ban retrial adjourned to 4 August
Security personnel civil arrest is illegal and unconstitutional, says lawyer

3,977 people arrested in 2015 for alleged Muslim Brotherhood membership: Interior ministry
By the numbers, arrests averages leap in 2015, detainees are either waiting for an investigation or were handed sentences, rights groups says

Morsi and Al-Sisi’s first year in office
First year reviews of each president take different perspectives and put the spotlight on different fields

Egyptian-Libyan treaty on border crossing procedures implemented
Egyptian, Libyan officials held talks in Matruh last month, and agreed to open the borders to Libyans entering Egypt
Bomb explosion in Gharbeya kills police officer
The officer was trying to dismantle the bomb

Security forces protest mistreatment in Fayoum
Security chief promises weekly meetings to review complaints

Cabinet clashes retrial to resume on 9 June
Journalist, police conscript and lawyer punished by judge Nagy Shehata during session

Cabinet poll claims 67% of Egyptians believe country is heading in right direction
Despite deteriorating security situation, the poll claims to find supportive public opinion

ONtv’s Sawiris rebuts Reem Maged’s claims on show ban
Conflicting information from channel and owner regarding issue

Concern as Defence Ministry sets sights on telecoms controls
Expanded plans for military in new company suggests security and privacy implications

President Al-Sisi’s approval rates at all-time high despite worsening security
Almost nine in 10 people approve of presidential performance, research group stands behind figures

NGOs accuse state of corruption, but we don’t look at ourselves: Maat GM
Ayman Okeil discusses postponed elections, and internal politics among Egyptian NGOs

‘Bring back expelled students’: AFTE campaign
Expulsion of students for engaging in political activities is a major violation for Egyptian universities, group says

13 students arrested during clashes at Cairo University
Yahia Al-Ghozlan, son of Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohmoud Al-Ghozlan, was among those arrested during Sunday’s clashes
Court places Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis on terrorist organisations list
The court referred its alleged founder and seven others to the list on Saturday

Interior Minister reshuffles several senior positions
Second reshuffle occurs since appointment of Magdy Abdel Ghaffar as Interior Minister

Security forces criticised as Minya churches under attack
Three churches attacked in last three weeks by security forces and others

Police officers referred to court on accusations of torturing lawyer to death
Reports of death due to torture in police stations have increased since year beginning

Al-Sisi to Interior Minister: Balance between security, human rights should exist
The president reviewed the ministry’s efforts in maintaining security

Second month of academic semester sees military tribunals and a sit-in
Storming campuses and dispersing student activities, says AFTE report
Journalist arrested for no apparent charges in Qaliubiya
Tahrir’s Sayed Fouda was taken from his house by National Security forces, says his wife
United Arab force breaks tradition of Arab League’s indecisiveness
After years of division, the formation of an Arab united force appears to be the common ground bringing Arab states together