Egypt faces UN human rights review in Geneva

UN states question Egypt on rights of assembly and association, torture, gender rights, and application of constitution

Joel Gulhane

Request for Soltan’s release on medical grounds ‘ignored by judge’: El-Nadeem

Egyptian-American activist entering 285th day of hunger strike

Aya Nader

Israel displayed ‘callous indifference’ in Gaza: Amnesty International

The rights group recommends presenting alleged war crimes to the International Criminal Court

Adham Youssef

30% growth target in 2015: Dell sales manager

2014 figures targeted 20% growth, but company reached only a “not acceptable” 10%, says distribution sales manager

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Mortar fire near North Sinai governorate headquarters

Militants were trying to attack military camp, says army spokesperson

Adham Youssef

Rights groups protest crackdown on NGOs in Egypt

International human rights groups also call for authorities to repeal "draconian laws" and take adequate action over sexual harassment

Daily News Egypt

Orascom Construction to build $2.5bn-$3bn power plant in Egypt

The four-year project will be executed in cooperation with UAE-based IPIC

Doaa Farid

Egypt condemns killings in Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Foreign ministry also calls for national consensus in Yemen and stability in the region

Aya Nader

Road accident involving school bus leaves 18 dead

Armed forces sent a medical plane to transfer the casualties

Menan Khater