Latest in Tag: security Highlight
Latest in Tag: security

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

State proceeds with Gaza border evacuation process
Compensations for displaced families, business owners and local civil organisation, state media report

Italy, UK, EU express wish to join Al-Sisi’s Libyan counterterrorism efforts
Al-Sisi discusses regional affairs with European representatives at Economic Summit
Committee to Protect Journalists demands meeting with Al-Sisi
CPJ expresses concerns over press climate in Egypt, urges officials for serious action
Bomb explosions in 10th of Ramadan City cause electricity blackout
Two more bombs hit Heliopolis and Fayoum, leaving one injured

Violations, activities decreased in second academic semester: AFTE
Violent protests and restrictions on activities are highlights of the first month of the semester

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

Can the security strategy performance for confronting extremism be improved?
The higher strata of the middle class, with society’s higher authority, insist on supporting the security strategy for confronting terrorism and extremism. On the one hand, they fear that using any other strategy may detract from the luxury they enjoy. On the other hand, they do not feel any direct harm from the security’s subjugation …

Egypt to push for removing ‘terrorist’ websites
Removing internet content impossible, digital security expert

Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh killer in custody: Prosecution
Defendant’s identity to be revealed within days, says prosecutor

Prosecution releases 18 Zamalek fans, detains 3
Club and football association presidents will be summoned to investigations, says lawyer

Political parties blame Muslim Brotherhood, security forces for fans killings
Security forces excessive use of power, political parties and groups claim

Prosecution detains 18 Zamalek fans, orders ultras leaders arrest
Forensic medicine authority announce 19 killed in match violence

Bereaved families, supporters blame security forces and club president for deaths
Authorities fail to hold security forces accountable, say families

Narratives of the Air Defence tragedy
Ultras group accuse security forces and club president, state orders fan arrest

HRW demands Egypt hold police accountable for abuses in custody
Former finance ministry advisor tortured in custody, says lawyer and relatives

Security forces responsible for Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh’s death: HRW
Analysis of video footage strongly indicates that a masked riot police officer shot Al-Sabbagh, says watchdog

Bomb injures 7 security personnel in Greater Cairo
Three more bombs were dismantled in Qena and downtown Cairo
Protests continue for 3rd day in Egypt
Unconfirmed reports on deaths in Matariya and Helwan

Al-Dostour finds participation in elections ‘difficult’ amid security crackdown
The party calls on civil forces to agree on a joint stance on political participation

4th revolution anniversary death toll rises to 17
One CSF conscript dead, three policemen injured, according to interior ministry
2 journalists arrested in Beheira governorate
Syndicate head says no charges against them

Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh died near Tahrir of birdshot to the back: Forensic Authority
Socialist Popular Alliance, activists blame police for ‘excessive’ use of force

Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile

‘We are the solution’ initiative is positive step, lacks organisation: Ayman Nour
Morsi’s reign was part of a counterrevolution that started after Mubarak’s ouster, says liberal politician and former presidential candidate

13 alleged members of Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis referred to court for killing policemen
Charges include joining banned organisation and possessing weapons
‘We are perfectly equipped for waging war’: Ajnad Misr video
Militant leader says “30 June helped us convince people that the only way out is through Jihad”
Several deaths in Friday protests
A shooting on Central Security vehicle leaves 5 injured
Egyptian ISIS leader found dead: Syrian Observatory
The militant’s head was reportedly separated from his body