Latest in Tag: violence Highlight
Latest in Tag: violence
7 political parties condemn detention of youth protesters
A group of political parties condemn violations against detainees
Court restores ministry-affiliated security to university campus
Verdict described by AFTE Student Observatory researcher as “worthless”
Mansoura University detainees hearing adjourned to 15 February
“Testimony of prosecution witness is imprecise,” says defence lawyer
Concept Paper: Different practices of sexual violence against women
This paper includes the definitions of the following practices: Pregnancy Tests, Vaginal and Anal Tests , Virginity Tests,Rape , Sexual Assault , Sexual Harassment.
NGOs unite to condemn 25 January violence
Human rights groups place blame on security forces for bloodiest day in months
Sweden supports Egyptian women’s rights with SEK 27m initiative
The job creation initiative will be implemented through “Cash for Work” programmes in cooperation with the Social Fund for Development
Cairo University faculty call for removal of security forces from campus
Cabinet “guarantees” detained students will sit their exams in “special exam halls”
Four killed during pro-Morsi demonstrations
Clashes erupt between security and Morsi supporters as the latter rally for the January uprising’s third anniversary
Six dead on first day of voting
Deaths part of separate incidents, with four occurring in Upper Egypt’s Sohag governorate
Policeman injured, police car burnt outside Al-Azhar University dorms
Exams continuing as planned: Interior ministry spokesman
Friday violence leaves five dead
Clashes in governorates result in 122 arrests, Ismailia protester arrested with 14 IEDs
Court requires permit for on-campus protests
Violence reignites in Al-Azhar University, disrupting final exams
Op-ed review: Egypt between a rock and a hard place
Ayman Al-Sayad Al-Shorouk Newspaper According to Al-Sayad, Egypt is experiencing two main battles, the first one is with terrorism, and the second is with the security apparatus’ violence and oppression. He believes that the latter is a 25 January Revolution demand and the former a 30 June protests demand. This leaves Egypt in a precarious …
Over a dozen arrested for ‘protesting without a notice’
Detainees from two separate incidents were arrested outside protests
20 arrested in Minya after deadly violence
Violence over the past weekend has left five people dead
Libya municipal council polls kick off
The voting is seen as a test for the Libyan authorities who took over after veteran dictator Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown and killed in the armed revolt.
Cairo University’s Student Union president withdraws from the Constituent Assembly
Cairo University and University of Alexandria suspend classes indefinitely
Sectarian violence in Minya leaves five dead
The governorate had recently suffered from deadly sectarian tensions
Five Brotherhood leaders have detention extended
Detained Brotherhood members thought to be prominent employees of Gas company
Al-Nour Party chairman calls for withdrawal of Protest Law
UN Secretary General calls on interim government to “consider amendments to the law”
Shura Council protest dispersals show ‘continuation of an oppressive state’: Misr Al Qaweya Party
Political groups denounce the attack on peaceful protests and call for the abolishment of the Protest Law
UPDATE: Friday violence leaves three dead and 14 injured
Seven more injured in tramcar collision in Al-Nozha street
Ethiopians back from Saudi recall beatings, robbery, jail
According to Ethiopian officials, three of their nationals were killed this month in clashes with Saudi police as the clampdown — set in motion after a seven-month amnesty period expired — got under way.
The saga of Mohamed Mahmoud
Throughout the mid 1990s, Mohamed Mahmoud was a street that carried so many good memories for me and perhaps other students of the American University in Cairo who would cross this street several times per day trotting from one campus to the other, stopping by El Kady to get the occasional chocolate bar or odd …
Renewed detention for 21 Alexandria protesters
The group made up of only female protesters was arrested on 31 October
Humiliating Mohamed Mahmoud
The thing about the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes specifically is the mere fact that those who had never joined a protest even through the 18 glorious days took to that one. They did so not because they wanted to grab power or even present a political demand, but in defence of family members of those who …
Gunman killed, police wounded in Tunisia clashes
The interior ministry said other gunmen had fled, and that two policemen were wounded by shots to their legs.
AFTE express concern over ‘security control over universities’
The NGO says it is extremely concerned about recent statements made by PM Hazem El-Beblawi on the matter
Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian children continues
By Dr. Cesar Chelala A UNICEF report issued last March, “Children in Israeli Military Detention,” was sharply critical of Israel’s treatment of detained Palestinian children and youths. According to that report, 700 Palestinian children aged 12-17, most of them boys, are arrested and harshly interrogated by the Israeli military, police and security agents every year in …
Cabinet gives security forces right to enter university campuses
University presidents will have the right to request the entry of police forces into campus in case of “threats to individuals, entities and students”