Year: 2013

First trial for former MB supreme guide postponed

Mahdi Akef released by court but will remain in custody for other…

Mostafa Salem

‘Sticking points’ remain following Ethiopian Dam meeting

Minister “praised the atmosphere” of the talks on the Ethiopian dam

Joel Gulhane

Mass protester killings going unanswered: HRW, Amnesty International, 11 NGOs

Statement recommends establishing an “effective independent fact-finding committee” to investigate unlawful killings

Fady Ashraf

Barclays Egypt launches ‘Barclays Direct’ service for wages

“Barclays Direct” is one of the leading initiatives allowing the blending of…

Daily News Egypt

Refugees from Syria released

Despite conflicting figures all parties agree most refugees from Syria have been…

Hend Kortam

Non-petroleum exports surge by 12% over 11M 2013

Exports reach EGP 134.7bn in the past 11 months of 2013, compared…

Doaa Farid

Amnesty highlights human rights violations in Egypt’s draft constitution

The human rights watchdog acknowledges current draft is better despite existing violations

Rana Muhammad Taha

Al-Dostour Party condemns boycotting the referendum

Al-Dostour Party remains neutral between Yes and No in referendum while Al-Nour…

Basil El-Dabh

Foreign Minister discusses issues facing Muslim World in OIC address

Events of last three years confirm Egypt is on path to democracy,…

Joel Gulhane

Human rights lawyer blames prosecution for ‘rampaging’ torture in Egypt

Putting an end to torture requires political will, says Negad El-Borai

Fady Ashraf