Latest in Tag: violence Highlight
Latest in Tag: violence
Retribution outside the realm of law is ‘not permissible’: Dar Al-Ifta
The institution responsible for issuing fatwas says religious scholars unanimously view this as forbidden
Sexual harassment still pervasive in Egypt, despite new law
25 November is international day for the elimination of violence against women
43 arrested in Fayoum over attacks on state institutions
Fayoum incident comes alongside crackdown at Friday protests leading to further arrests in Alexandria and Beheira
School shootings and lone wolf attacks: Whatâs the difference?
By James M. Dorsey A recent school shooting in the US state of Washington and a lone wolfâs assault on the Canadian parliament in Ottawa are but two of the latest headline-grabbing incidents of home-grown violence. One had nothing to do with politics, the other is classified as a terrorist attack perpetrated by a jihadist …
The Syrian tunnel and the spring
By Fadi Elhusseini When the first spontaneous explosions of the Arab democratic revolutions erupted in Tunisia in December 2010, many were hoping that this revolt might usher in a new beginning for the whole region. When Egypt joined Tunisia a few weeks later, hopes mounted and everyone started to think that the long-awaited moment had …
11 acquitted of violating Protest Law in Fayoum
The Bandar Fayoum Criminal Court acquitted 11 defendants on Sunday, who were accused of protesting illegally. The 11 were arrested on 8 August and charged with breaking the Protest Law, blocking the road, and resisting the regime. The defendantsâ ages ranged from 17 to 40, including four juveniles, according to a Facebook statement issued by …
13 wanted persons arrested for Kerdasa violence
Detainees allegedly involved in assaults on police installations
An inconvenient war
By Ahmed El-Ashram I look around and I see an unprecedented level of despair in the eyes of many friends; an overt level of frustration of how their lives have unluckily coincided with the mishappenings of recent years. Many wish they were not there to witness the toxic politics, the economic misfortune and the precarious …
Egyptian shot dead in Libya
Thousands of Egyptians have recently been evacuated from restive neighbour Libya
Egyptâs identity: Hovering between love and rule of law
By Mohammed Nosseir Egyptian rulers gamble when they think that they can manipulate the national identity to serve their political goals. Each ruler has his own perception of the Egyptian identity that he wants to impose on society either through expressing love or by applying harsh laws that aim at fine-tuning citizens to fit into a …
Arab Parliament âputs all resources at disposalâ of Palestinian leadership under Abbas
Abbas is expected to request that the UN implement provisions of the 1967 borders, including evacuating Israeli troops from Palestinian territories
Egypt to host Libya neighboursâ talks on 25 August
Shoukry and Arab League envoy to Libya discuss possible political solutions to the situation in Libya
Egyptian shot dead at Tunisian-Libyan border, Algeria to open border for Egyptians
1,200 Egyptians entered Tunisia Friday, fleeing the violence in Libya, says Tunisian news agency
Police arrest Facebook page administrator for using ‘inciting language’
The language incites to disturb public peace in the country and the page uses slogans belonging to the Brotherhood, says MOI
Emergency airlift between Egypt and Tunisia ends
Thousands of Egyptians stuck at the Libyan-Tunisian border area have been evacuated
Egypt communicates with Libya tribal leaders to evacuate more citizens
Egypt is engaged in intense communication with officials in Tunisia in order to evacuate citizens stuck at the border area between Libya and Tunisia
Final death sentences handed to 12 for policemanâs death in Kerdasa
The policeman was shot dead during a massive security operation in the village
Brotherhood leadersâ trial postponed again
The top MB figures, facing trial for violence outside the MBâs headquarters last year, will have to appear in court again later this month
Egyptians exempted from fees to cross into Tunisia
Measure comes after Egyptâs foreign ministerâs visit to Tunisia-Libya border area where Egyptians have been stuck for days
Shoukry discusses Egyptians in Libya with Tunisian PM
The visit comes amid intensified Egyptian efforts to evacuate nationals residing in restive neighbour Libya
Anti-sexual harassment initiative intervenes in 35 incidents during Eid
Volunteers intervened to prevent sexual harassment and provide awareness on the risks of sexual crime
US, UN stand by Egyptian ceasefire proposal
Both push for ceasefire, hope it will be followed by dialogue on causes of the crisis
Egypt stands by ceasefire initiative; Hamas says there was âno serious initiativeâ
Hamas says ceasefire must be preceded by Israelâs commitment to Palestinian conditions
Al-Sisi discusses situation in Libya with UN Secretary Generalâs special envoy to Sahel
Egypt reiterates its concern over Libya violence which prompted the evacuation of UN staff from the country
At least 7 dead in airport clashes amid mounting concerns on Libya violence
Amid escalating violence, voices calling on Libyan parties to end fighting and engage in dialogue are raised
Amnesty International denies reports they were invited to work with Fact-Finding Committee
No offer of cooperation made, said international human rights watchdog
Government body to implement new strategy to protect women against violence
The new tripartite strategy involves prevention, protection and intervention, and will include raising awareness, and the rehabilitation of those perpetrating violence as well as their victims.
Murder of Palestinian teen, Abu Khudeir, condemned
HRW describes Israeli military actions in the West Bank following the kidnap and murder of three Israelis as amounting to “collective punishment”
ECCR releases statement condemning Ministry of Education
Statement holds Ministry of Education accountable, demands Egyptian state work towards protection of childrenâs lives
Egyptian prisons ‘like hotels’: Interior ministry official
Rights groups have announced documented cases of torture, violence and sexual assault; ministry denies any form of violent practices on prisoners