Latest in Tag: Tiran Highlight
Latest in Tag: Tiran
Syrian detainee might face deportation despite paying fine
The Syrian detainee was arrested during the anti-government protests on 25 April
Human Rights’ MP calls on Al-Sisi to release political youth
‘We ought to embrace the youth instead of ruining their future in prison,’ says Mohamed Anwar Sadat
Administrative Court in Alexandria refers case of Red Sea islands public referendum to Cairo court
Lawyers Syndicate board member in Beheira requested that a public referendum be held over the transfer of the two islands
25 April protest group acquitted following appeal on 2-year jail term
Court orders release of 33 defendants amid ongoing series of prosecution of opponents of Red Sea islands agreement
Verdict for Red Sea islands protestors set for 14 June
The defendants are charged with inciting protests, including 23 who were released
Government fined for not showing evidence to declare Red Sea islands’ sovereignty of Saudi Arabia
Court postpones session to Tuesday for the third time, while demanding documentation from government’s lawyers
MP raises controversy over university exam on Red Sea islands
Exam question reportedly established Tiran and Sanafir islands as Saudi territory though the agreement has yet to be passed by parliament
Political parties gather signatures to escalate opposition against Tiran and Sanafir deal
Another symbolic sit-in will start on Friday in Alexandria and Beni Suef governorates to continue the escalation process, says El-Shenawy
Court adjourns appeal on protesters imprisonment to 4 June
Court adjourns appeal on protesters imprisonment to 4 June
Amid ongoing trials, fourth 25 April protest case adjourned to 31 May
More than 100 young people given prison sentences in three separate cases for chanting against Red Sea islands’ demarcation agreement
Court adjourns session on lawsuit to abolish demarcation deal to 7 June
Judge obliges the government to present documentation and maps of the agreement
First session for lawsuit contesting islands agreement on Tuesday
There are calls for citizens to attend the session to support the case
Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation document suggests upcoming tri-partite deal with Jordan
Parliament document faults leadership for controversy over the agreement
13 NGOs denounce violations against ‘day of land and honour’ defendants
More than 100 arrested, facing inhumane conditions inside different detention facilities, reads joint statement
Prosecution investigates at least 180 protesters detained during Monday protests
Three girls are still being held in Qasr Al-Nil police station, says FDEP
HRW, Amnesty decry police clampdown on Monday protests
Anyone detained for peacefully protesting should be released, says Amnesty International
Islands transfer backs Al-Sisi’s regime further into corner
The regime has its back to the wall. Egypt’s president, reputed for his hyper-nationalism, has made concessions about what is viewed by many as Egyptian land. The transfer of the islands of Tiran and Sanafir, which control the straits of Tiran, has angered many Egyptians, particularly in light of what seems like a covertly negotiated …
UPDATE—At least 136 detained in relation to the protests: FDEP
At least 136 people were arrested in the aftermath of the Monday anti-governments protests against the maritime demarcation agreement that transferred the sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia, according to the Front of Defense for Egyptian Protesters (FDEP). Several demonstrations broke out on Monday in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Ismailiya, Daqahliya, Sharqeya, Damietta, …
Saudi Shura Council approves takeover of disputed Red Sea islands
The council approved the agreement, putting emphasis on enhancing Saudi-Egyptian relations
Protests reap gains prior to taking off
The state carefully directed its security bodies to double efforts in countering such demonstrations
More people arrested from their homes ahead of 25 April protests
About 90 people in total have been arrested across eight governorates over the past four days, according to NGOs statement
Main squares in governorates under tight security control
Security forces arrested three protesters in Gharbeya, according to state-owned newspaper
25 April: Egypt’s paradox of repression
State repression has been one of the main characteristics of Egypt’s post-30 June regime. Repression in the post-30 June era has taken on various forms and has been carried out through multiple means, such as direct state violence, despotic legislation, random mass arrests and constitutional violations. The resurrection of the state’s repressive apparatus on the …
Security forces lock down routes to protest hubs
Heightened security measurements outside press, doctors syndicates
Prosecution issues more arrest warrants ahead of Monday’s protests
Security crackdown continues following dozens of arbitrary arrests and house raids
Taggamu Party decries ‘western conspiracy’, opposition parties reiterate call for protests
Political parties, groups differ on whether to support Monday’s call to protest over the transfer of sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands
President’s office impugns media report that Sisi ordered suppression of 25 April demonstration
Political forces renew call for 25 April demonstrations to contest Tiran and Sanafir’s sovereign transfer
No referendum on ceding Tiran, Sanafir islands: leftist parties
Politicians call for protests to defend historical sovereignty rights
Tiran and Sanafir: an Egyptian burden
Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud’s visit to Egypt on 9 April caused a startling disturbance. Chatter across different social media platforms has peaked. The cause behind all this is Egypt’s decision to transfer the sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia. Egyptians on social media have hysterically opposed this handover, some …
25 ‘Red Sea islands’ protesters detained for additional 15 days: lawyers
Nine others detained in Alexandria, including two minors