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National Council for Human Rights releases report on “Al-Aqrab” prison

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  1 Comment

The council sent a delegation to inspect the infamous prison after receiving many complaints from prisoners

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Salafi sheikh describes how the soldiers were released

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

The sheikh was contacted by one of the kidnappers on Wednesday

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Power cuts instigate protests

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Damietta residents block roads in front of Electric companies, a report holding Morsi and Qandil responsible for power cuts in Alexandria

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Morsi flies to Ethiopia

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

President to take part in African summit after meeting Qatari Prime Minister

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Dozens protest in Tahrir Square

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

A group called the Association of the Victims of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Rule had called for the protest

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Several political parties to protest against discussion of judiciary bill

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Protests are planned on Saturday outside the Shura Council, coinciding with the discussion of the controversial bill inside the legislature

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Interior Minister rewards policemen while Amnesty International criticises ministry

  /  May 24, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Over 11 thousand policemen are rewarded amid criticism of the ministry by Amnesty International

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Ultras White Knights leader released on bail

  /  May 23, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  1 Comment

Ultras White Knights rally at Agouza police station

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FJP and National Conscience Front criticise NSF rejection of dialogue

  /  May 23, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Calls from FJP and NCF for the National Salvation Front to reassess its position

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Head of International Association of Judges concerned about Egypt

  /  May 23, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Chairman of the IAJ says lowering of maximum age violates international standards

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ElBaradei calls for accountability in Sinai

  /  May 23, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

NSF General Coordinator Mohamed ElBaradei supports Tamarod and denies his group is obstructing the democratic process

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Assiut Criminal Court sentences five men to death

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

The five men are found guilty of murdering a priest in his home

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Soldiers were released without negotiations says presidency

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Military spokesperson says information on kidnappers is available but won’t be released for security reasons and that military operations contributed to intelligence efforts

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Legal take on the release of the kidnapped soldiers

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

AFTE lawyer: Egyptians have the right to know exactly what happened

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Civil MPs forced to hold press conference outside

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Progressive Shura Council members criticise ban on television crews from chambers to cover their press conference

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Fire breaks out as Alexandria suffers from repeated power cuts

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Electricity generator explodes, starting fire at one of Alexandria’s largest buildings

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Shura Council: We welcome opportunity to work with USAID, with conditions

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Both parties interested in working on decentralisation of local government

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Criminal court acquits seven police officers

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  1 Comment

Court finds police officers not guilty of murdering and injuring protesters on 28 January 2011

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Amr attends Friends of Syria meeting in Amman

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Group of 11 countries will discuss new US-Russian proposal for Syria peace talks

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Presidential Palace clashes case deferred to June

  /  May 22, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

The court hearing is the first since the incident occurred three months ago

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