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Urgent affairs court imposes ‘judicial guardianship’ on Trade Union
The court’s decision came after a lawsuit proved that the union committed constitutional violations
Prosecution releases Malek Adly after urgent investigation session
Another investigation session was scheduled for journalist Amr Badr, but it was cancelled
Master’s degree holders protest to obtain government employment
Post-graduate degree holders have held about 60 protests demanding employment, but there has been no response
Death toll in Rashid tragedy reaches 184
Capsized boat surfaces after seven days of being sunk; parliament refuses to declare arrested migrants as criminals
Disappearance, persecution of public transportation bus drivers draws controversy
Another driver, Ali Metwally, was arrested after declaring solidarity with detained colleagues; his whereabouts are still unknown, say colleagues
3 photojournalists arrested for ‘unlicensed photography’
Photojournalist Hamdy Al-Zaeem was previously sentenced in absentia to three years in prison on bail, says lawyer
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Prosecution renews detention of 2 police officers over escaped ‘Helwan Brigades’ member
El-Saidi disguised himself in a doctor’s uniform and jumped over the hospital’s walls, according to investigations
‘Sinai Province’ claims army patrol targeted with IED in Sheikh Zuweid
The militant group published photos of the execution of a missing resident from North Sinai who they accused of collaborating with the army
Police officer fatally shoots civilian in Sharqeya
The family of the deceased says he refused to be searched by the officer, while security officials say the officer mistakenly fired at the victim while chasing some fugitives
Cabinet ‘finally’ considers raising infections compensation for doctors
While the Doctors Syndicate welcomes the decision, it will not withdraw its lawsuit
Future of a Nation party head Mohamed Badran announces his resignation
Badran resigned as he was unable to balance between his pre-masters studies, and his political work in the party
Death penalties push South African organisation to refuse hosting Egypt’s Grand Mufti
The organisation cited death sentences approved the mufti against Egyptians, including former president Mohamed Morsi
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Public transportation driver arrested after declaring solidarity with detained colleagues
Driver Ali Metwally was detained on Sunday; his whereabouts are still unknown, say colleagues
Egypt desperately needs you: Al-Sisi to illegal migrants
Al Sisi reproaches young people who are considering immigration, asking them to engage in national projects
ANHRI concerned about adolescents sentenced to 5 years in prison
The five adolescents are accused of unlicensed protesting against the Red Sea islands demarcation deal
Egypt, France collaborate against IS in Syria and Libya: French defence minister
French chief of command expected to visit Cairo in few weeks
Disappeared transportation labour leaders resurface before prosecution
After being missing for three days, six workers are to be detained on charges of inciting colleagues to strike
MP praises Trump’s hostility towards Brotherhood, ignores support for Israel
US will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, says Trump
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15 Ultras Ahlawy members to face trial on 27 September
Members are charged with inciting riots, chaos, and attempting to break into Al-Ahly SC headquarters
In Cartoon: Conflicting ideologies
In Video: Murdered ideas
In Video: Tanneries of Old Cairo to be demolished
Where does Egypt stand on its commitments to improving human rights?
Despite the president portraying a positive image to the general assembly, a report highlights the disparities between real action and UPR recommendations
‘Sinai Province’ continues to kidnap and kill citizens in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kidnaps citizens, kills them over “charges” of espionage with the army, says local journalist
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Al-Sisi meets with French defence minister, praises military cooperation
Le Drian said during the meeting that Egypt is one of the most important partners for France in the Middle East
National Security arrests members accused of spreading ‘pessimistic atmosphere’
The charges leveled against the members are not included in the regulations law or any other law, as it is not a punishable crime, says lawyer
Death toll from capsized boat off the coast of Rashid reaches 168: Beheira governorate
State-run newspaper Al-Ahram asserted that the death toll had reached as high as 172, claiming that the boat was carrying at least 400 people when it capsized
Administrative Court upholds Interior Minister’s limited surveillance project on social media
Project aims to identify people prone to be harmful for society and to analyse opinions
Public transportation drivers arrested ahead of expected strike
National Security detained six leading figures in the Public Transportation Authority without a warrant from the prosecution