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Six killed in Iraq violence
The attacks come as Iraq witnesses its worst violence since 2008, a surge in bloodshed that has killed more than 5,400 people this year
Crosses flanked by Crescents won’t cut it
Christmas Eve. New Year’s Eve mass. A wedding. None of these should turn into a funeral – but that is exactly what has happened in Egypt. The most recent round of violence, the targeting of a Coptic wedding procession in Giza, left four people dead and around a dozen wounded. The response is likely to …
Dozens of Al-Azhar students interrogated by prosecution
Student protests resume; detained students accused of inciting riot
65 women were saved from sexual violation during Eid: pressure group
I Saw Harassment released the results of its four day long campaign to fight sexual harassment during Eid Al-Adha
A wave of diplomatic progress at the United Nations
By Secretary General Ban Ki-moon There are few better ways to take the world’s pulse than through the unique convening power of the United Nations. Over the past two weeks, during the whirlwind of meetings and speeches that characterises the opening of the annual session of the General Assembly, I met with the leaders or …
Egypt criticises decision to ‘recalibrate’ US aid
US state department announced it would halt parts of its aid to Egypt pending progress towards democratically elected civilian government
US, EU condemn violence in Egypt
Spokespeople denounce ongoing violence that have killed dozens
One conscript dead, another injured in Port Said attack
Suspects are still at large after drive-by shooting
53 killed in 6 October clashes
Most deaths occurred in greater Cairo 423 detained
UN, US concerned over Friday violence
Secretary-General urges restraint ahead of 6 October protests
Arrests continue on backdrop of sit-ins dispersal
Twenty-five arrested in Minya for violence; 7 arrested in Cairo for stalling traffic
One injury in Suez as violence erupts
Pro and Anti-Morsi protesters clash again in Al-Geish Street
Security forces attempt to restore order in Delga
Dozens have been arrested in the Upper Egypt village
Brotherhood leader detained for 15 more days
Sobhi Saleh charged with inciting violence and killings in Alexandria
Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby launches campaign to document security violations
Movement reiterates support for state’s anti-terrorism measures yet stresses importance of respecting human rights
Muslim Brotherhood supporters take to the streets again
Deaths, injuries as protests turn violent
Amnesty International decries violence in Egypt
Rights group calls for “impartial and independent investigation”
Democracy Index: an average of 20 daily incidents of political violence in August
The Cairo-based index reported over 550 incidents of political violence in the past month
One dead after assassination attempt on minister
Violence continues in Cairo as Boulaq blast hits police station
Morsi detained for four days for “insulting judiciary”
Al-Beltagy and Hegazy’s trial adjourned to 5 October
Giza police station hit with explosion
Assailants remain at large
Arab League should send fact-finding mission to Egypt: Arab rights groups
Arab civil society organistations blame “lack of political will” for human rights infringements
Islamists vow further protests amid crackdown
Thursday’s call for further protests was immediately followed by an interior ministry warning that live ammunition will be used on protesters who attack public institutions
Christians restrain anger after Egypt church attacks
Islamists lashed out at Coptic Christians in Minya, accusing them of backing the military that toppled Morsi
One arrested in Mohandessin shooting incident
Tamarod said arrested suspect is affiliated with campaign and has no ties with the Muslim Brotherhood
Minister of Interior meets with civil society
Ministry claims police acting within the law amid criticism from human rights group over use of excessive force
Lethal force justified against armed groups says former grand mufti
Ali Gomaa approves of security forces efforts against armed groups, condemns ‘American interference’
Violence weighs on value of pound on black market
Egyptian pound’s black market value falls on instability following dispersal of pro-Morsi sit-ins in 14 August.
Human Rights Watch urges Egypt to protect churches
Attacks on Egypt’s Christian minority have escalated since the July 3 ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi
Safwat Hegazy arrested
Islamist preacher accused of inciting violence from platform of Rabaa sit-in